Autumn Statement 2023 Summary
Summary of the 2024 Autumn Statement delivered on 22 November 2023
McVities VAT battle takes the biscuit…
Details of a HMRC case vs McVities biscuits to determine if a particular biscuit is covered in chocolate (in some form)
HMRC takes VAT registration fully online
HMRC are removing the option to register for VAT via paper form VAT1 from 13 November 2023
Bank of England keeps interest rates on hold at 5.25%
The interest rate has remained unchanged at 5.25% for the first time since 2021
Standard first-class stamp prices to rise by 14% from 2 October
Royal Mail are increasing stamp prices and other services from 2 October 2023
Autumn Statement scheduled for 22 November 2023
Details of the Autumn Statement which is scheduled for 22 November 2023.
Congestion Charges (such as ULEZ) are tax deductible
Details of eligibility to claim for expenses when travelling into low emission congestion charging zones, such as ULEZ.
HMRC Covid-19 Helpline to close
The HMRC Covid-19 helpline will close on 18 September 2023
HMRC to increase interest rates (again) from 22 August 2023
HMRC will increase their interest rates by a further 0.25% from 22 August 2023
More than 200 companies named for not paying staff minimum wage
200 employers named and shamed in latest national minimum wage checks by HMRC
