Tax receipts reach record £857 billion
Stamp duty and income tax drive sharp increases.
Rising employment taxes hit UK hiring
Businesses delay recruitment and salary reviews.
HMRC issues warning over prepaid card tax schemes
Companies urged to exit tax avoidance schemes.
HMRC prosecutions of tax enablers fall sharply
There were fewer than five criminal cases in 2023/2024.
Proposed changes to R&D tax credit assurances
New consultation explores mandatory advance approvals.