Borrowing in June 2021 was the second highest on record.
Monthly borrowing figures start to climb down
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Business Tax
Simplified tax reporting for self-employed announced
A fifth of self-employed people will face extra one-off costs.
National Food Strategy calls for £3bn salt and sugar tax
It could cost households up to £172 a year.
Government borrowing eases in May
Tax receipts were £1.7bn higher than predicted.
R&D tax credit scheme a ‘costly failure’, says report
Companies invest less than before the policy’s introduction.
Working-from-home tax relief available for 2021/22
More than 550,000 workers have already claimed.
Super-deduction prompts 1 in 4 companies to invest
Incentive to provide Ă¢Â€Â˜short-term boostĂ¢Â€Â™ for manufacturers.
Tax bodies call for Scottish tax overhaul
A new minister role is a top recommendation.
Spring Budget 2021: Business
The key business announcements made on 3 March 2021.