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Planned changes to road tax from April 2025
Higher costs on the horizon for most petrol and diesel cars.HMRC delays agent services account approvals
Processing time for applications extended to eight weeks.Government website tests chatbot for small businesses
Helping users save time with AI-powered answers.1.1 % gambling levy proposed for April 2025
Levy to target gambling harm, fairness, and research funding.17% rise in scams targeting taxpayers
HMRC urges vigilance against phishing ahead of deadline.HMRC extends agent code submissions deadline
New deadline provides clarity for tax agents.HMRC clarifies BiK reporting requirements
New benefits-in-kind payroll rules starting April 2026.October public finances reveal £17bn shortfall in UK budget
Chancellor relies on tax rises to address fiscal challenges.HMRC email rules clarified for taxpayers
Clear guidance issued on email use with HMRC.Inheritance tax shake-up hits UK farmers
IHT relief cuts could endanger family farms.