Making Tax Digital will be mandatory for VAT-registered businesses from 1 April 2022. Businesses should sign up now and select their MTD compatible software.
Link: Less than one week to go for MTD
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UK launches negotiations with Canada on a new, modernised trade deal
International Trade Secretary visits Ottawa to officially launch negotiations
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New efficiency drive to cut £5.5 billion of government waste
A cross-Whitehall efficiency crackdown to cut £5.5 billion of wasteful spending was announced by the Chancellor today (Sunday 20 March).
Link: New efficiency drive to cut £5.5 billion of government waste
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Government scheme that protected millions of jobs with £38 billion of support lent to businesses closes today
The Chancellor has hailed the success of a Covid scheme that provided almost £38 billion of support to some of the UK’s biggest employers during the pandemic, protecting millions of jobs whilst making a return for the taxpay…
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UK and Turkey agree clean transport deal worth £1.7 billion in boost to British rail industry
The UK government’s biggest ever sustainable, civil infrastructure deal will help finance a new high speed electric railway line in Turkey.
Link: UK and Turkey agree clean transport deal worth £1.7 billion in boost to British rail industry
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Government announces plans for largest ever R&D budget
The £39.8 billion R&D budget for 2022-2025 will help deliver the government’s Innovation Strategy and drive forward ambitions as a science superpower.
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CMA publishes environmental sustainability advice to government
The CMA has published advice on how competition and consumer laws can help meet the UK’s environmental goals, and has outlined plans for a Sustainability Taskforce.
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New legislation set to make digital identities more trustworthy and secure
Government publishes its response to public consultation on digital identities
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Government backs innovative businesses with new £150 million loan scheme
The loans programme will broaden the financial support available to businesses, ensuring they can access funding at all stages of innovation.
Link: Government backs innovative businesses with new £150 million loan scheme
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Tree resilience efforts boosted as funds to improve forestry innovation reopen
Almost £4.5 million being awarded to help futureproof trees and forests against impacts of pests, disease and climate change.
Link: Tree resilience efforts boosted as funds to improve forestry innovation reopen
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