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The latest tax, employment, business and economic news affecting firms and individuals alike. Updated each day.
1.6m UK firms supported by COVID-19 schemes
2nd March 2021
Majority of support has been provided through the bounce-back loan scheme.
Sunak to unveil new mortgage scheme
1st March 2021
Buyers will just need a 5% deposit on houses up to £600,000.
Furlough numbers increase in January
26th February 2021
4.7 million people furloughed on 31 January 2021.
HMRC launches VAT deferral new payment scheme
25th February 2021
Firms can pay equal consecutive monthly instalments from March 2021.
Sunak expected to extend stamp duty holiday
24th February 2021
The threshold has been temporarily increased to £500,000.
