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National Insurance and dividend tax rises announced for social care reform
From April 2022, the government plans to create a new social care levy which will see UK-wide tax and National Insurance Contribution (NIC) increases.
Read article £800 million Reinsurance Scheme opens for live events
The government has opened a £800 million Reinsurance Scheme to cover live events against cancellations stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read article Advisory fuel rates for company cars
New company car advisory fuel rates have been published and took effect from 1 September 2021.
Read article BCC calls for government to extend skills training
The BCC has urged the government to extend skills training in light of the publication of research which showed that one in five companies are considering making redundancies as a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Read article CIOT warns over stamp duty refund claims
The CIOT has warned that some claims being made by firms offering help with Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) refunds are too good to be true.
Read article Contactless limit to increase to £100
The national roll-out of the new £100 spending limit for contactless card payments will begin from 15 October 2021, banking trade body UK Finance has confirmed.
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