Corporate insolvencies hit a 14-year high
Insolvency Service reports an 8.9% increase on the previous quarter.
Government proposes merging R&D tax relief schemes
Changes would present opportunities for tax simplification.
HMRC defends decision to close self-assessment helpline
Treasury says reasons for temporary closure “not good enough”.
Alcohol duty changes could raise extra £3bn
One month until new alcohol duty system introduced.
HMRC raises late payment interest rates
Interest on tax debt rises to 7.5%.