A documentary about a sleepy Welsh town which has found a novel way to raise awareness about tax avoidance schemes was broadcast on the BBC this week. Continue reading
Regional schools commissioners ‘lack accountability and transparency’
The chairman of Parliament’s Education Select Committee has warned that the current system of overseeing academies needs to be overhauled. Continue reading
Party leader suggests major shake-up of wage laws
Companies should be banned from dishing out dividends to shareholders unless they already pay their employees the Living Wage, the Labour leader has said. Continue reading
Carney: no short-term rise in interest rates
Bank of England governor Mark Carney has said policymakers are in no rush to raise interest rates amid a weakened world economy and slowing UK growth. Continue reading
Online tax evasion is a growing threat warns HMRC chief
The illegal sale of tax-free goods online is a growing problem, MPs were told this month. Continue reading
The 62 richest people on earth now hold as much wealth as the poorest 3.6 billion
The vast and growing gap between rich and poor has been laid bare in a new Oxfam report showing that the 62 richest billionaires own as much wealth as the poorer half of the world’s population. Continue reading
Government releases financial help portal for schools and academies
The Government has released a new website to help give schools and academies additional guidance regarding their budgets, spending, and general financial management. Continue reading
MP’s anger over firm’s tax affairs
A descendant of the Cadbury family – who founded one of Britain’s most famous brands – said her ancestors would be horrified about the firm’s current tax arrangements. Continue reading
SRA warns that cash deposits can be stolen in house buying scams
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has issued a warning to law firms so that they ensure they have sufficient protections in place to guard against hackers. Continue reading
Tax boss confirms she is quitting her post
The departure of HM Revenue & Customs boss Lin Homer has been officially confirmed this week. Continue reading