Reeves’ tax hikes lead to spike in pubs going bust Business The series of tax hikes introduced by Chancellor Rachel Reeves in her Autumn Budget last year has contributed to a spike in pubs going bust across the UK in April, according to new figures. A total of 67 pubs closed down during the month – the highest number since July 2024 when 75 entered insolvency [...]
HMRC pays out nearly £1m in tax fraud tip-offs Money The tax agency HMRC has nearly doubled the amount paid out to those making tip offs, the highest figure of at least the past seven years