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October 14, 2026

Value of R&D relief up, number of claims down

New research on companies claiming Research and Development (R&D) tax credits shows the value of tax relief support was £8.2 billion, an increase of 5%, while the number of R&D tax credit claims decreased by 17% for 2024-25.

October 12, 2026

Small manufacturers can apply for electricity-cost relief

Small businesses can now benefit from a new electricity-cost relief scheme that was launched on 1 October. Applications close on 30 November 2026.

September 30, 2026

Getting monthly Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) returns correct

Members of the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) are due to get letters from HMRC where errors have been identified in their monthly returns. The letters, due in October, are in response to three common errors identified by HMRC.

September 28, 2026

Britain's insidious long-term workers' absence

Britain’s companies are facing a critical challenge with over one in five working-age adults out of the workforce, with ill-health and disability as major drivers.

September 24, 2026

Changes to Self Assessment reporting for directors

HMRC have clarified the position on Self Assessment tax return reporting requirements for directors of close companies and updated their guidance for directors of charities.

September 23, 2026

Update on UK VAT refunds for non-UK businesses

HMRC have updated guidance on UK VAT refunds for non-UK businesses in a VAT group. Revenue & Customs Brief 10 (2026) explains changes to how non-UK businesses in a VAT group should make future UK VAT refund claims and the transitional arrangements. It also explains how to ask HMRC to reconsider claims made since 1 January 2021 that have been refused.