
Modest expectations of next week's spring statement
Ed Passmore of Lovewell Blake says that business shouldn’t expect too much from the Chancellor’s Spring Statement next week.

Charities and voluntary groups urged to apply for share of £30,000 community fund
Local community organisations invited to bid for grants of up to £2,000.

Promotion announced at regional accountant's Bury St Edmunds office
Leading regional Chartered Accountants and Financial Planners Lovewell Blake has announced the promotion of Georgia Camilleri to the position of manager in its Bury St Edmunds office.

CIOT calls on government to rewrite unfair VAT rules
The Chartered Institute of Taxation (CIOT) is calling on the government to address unfair tax rules as interest rates on late payments rise.

UK economy returns to growth as inflation dips
The UK economy grew for the first time in three months in November, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

Scams warning as self assessment deadline looms
HMRC is warning of scam attempts targeting self assessment taxpayers in the run up to the 31 January deadline.

HMRC late payment interest cut by 0.25%
HMRC has reduced late payment and repayment interest rates following the cut to the base rate.

Autumn Budget at a glance
Rachel Reeves delivered her first Budget as Chancellor of the Exchequer on 30 October 2024. The Budget aims to deal with the £22 billion ‘black hole’ in public finances whilst restoring stability and rebuilding public services.