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The Government Launches Fraud Strategy 2026-2029: A Comprehensive Approach to Tackling Fraud in the UKOn 9th March 2026, the UK government, led by The Rt Hon Lord Hanson of Flint, the Home Office Minister…
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HMRC Steps Up Pressure on VAT Reverse Charge in the Construction IndustryHM Revenue & Customs is increasing scrutiny of VAT practices across the UK construction sector as part of a wider…
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Public EV Charging VAT Rate in the UK: Tribunal Says 5% Should ApplyA UK tax tribunal has ruled that operators of community electric-vehicle (EV) charge points may apply the 5% reduced VAT…
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Zero-Rated VAT for Books in the UK: Tribunal Backs Publisher in Ghost-Written Book DisputeA recent UK tax tribunal decision in Story Terrace Limited v HMRC [2025] UKFTT 01554 (TC) has clarified how VAT…
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Study Calls for Tax Evasion as Corruption to Be Recognised in Crackdown on Financial CrimeResearchers examining global financial crime enforcement argue that recognising tax evasion as corruption could help governments hold financial criminals more…
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Are Small UK Businesses Holding Back Growth To Stay Under The £90,000 VAT Threshold?Fresh HMRC figures have reignited an old VAT debate: whether the UK’s compulsory VAT registration threshold is creating a “cliff…
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UKDI Fast-Paced Innovation Competition Enters New Phase with Fresh Defence FundingThe UKDI fast-paced innovation competition has entered a new phase after the UK Ministry of Defence’s innovation unit, UK Defence…
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VAT on UK Private School Fees Survives Latest Legal ChallengeThe Court of Appeal has rejected the latest legal challenge to adding VAT on UK private school fees, confirming that…
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Independent Schools Leaving the Teachers’ Pension Scheme: What It Means, Why It’s Happening, and What Schools Can Do NextA growing number of independent schools have chosen to leave the Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS). Recent reporting, based on a…
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Farmer Wins VAT Penalty Appeal: What The AFRS Rule Change Means For Farms And Rural BusinessesA recent First-tier Tribunal decision on a farm VAT penalty appeal has put a spotlight on a problem many smaller…
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April 2026 Car Tax Changes: What UK Drivers Need to Know About UK Vehicle Excise DutyFrom 1 April 2026, many motorists will pay more UK vehicle excise duty (VED). The increase is inflation-linked and applies…
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UK Economy in 2026: Retail Sales Rise, Exports Strengthen and Public Finances Record SurplusThe UK economy in 2026 is stronger than many expected. Retail sales rose sharply in January. Export demand improved. The…
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Rockstar’s “Grand Theft Tax” Row, Explained: What UK Video Games Tax Relief Really DoesRockstar Games’ UK tax position is back in the headlines. A recent report, picked up by The Scotsman and widely…
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Proposed ISA Cash Rules: Government Response and Investor ImpactThe Autumn 2025 Budget confirmed major changes to Individual Savings Accounts (ISAs) aimed at pushing savers out of low-yield cash…
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Lycamobile Loses VAT Appeal on Prepaid Bundles: Key VAT Lessons for Subscription ModelsIn February 2026, the UK Upper Tribunal (Tax and Chancery Chamber) ruled that Lycamobile UK Ltd must pay VAT on…
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HMRC Is Hiring Valuation Agents Ahead of New Mansion Tax PlansThe High Value Council Tax Surcharge, often referred to as a “mansion tax”, is a new annual charge on owners…
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Supreme Court Ruling on Input VAT Recovery: Hotel La Tour Decision and Its Impact on Share SalesThe UK Supreme Court has brought finality to a long‑running dispute about whether companies can reclaim VAT on professional fees…
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Zero-Rated VAT on Hair Loss Treatments: Mark Glenn Ltd v HMRC ExplainedIn January 2026, the Upper Tribunal (Tax and Chancery Chamber) issued a landmark ruling on VAT for hair-loss treatments. In…
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