National living wage rises to £10.42
April sees largest annual increase since its introduction.
Plans to increase state pension age delayed
Falling life expectancy rates push back the Government’s decision.
New bill will modernise business rates
The new measures will incentivise property improvements.
HMRC stops sending paper returns automatically
135,000 self-assessment customers filed paper returns last year.
MTD for ITSA delay costs £1.75 billion
The scheme will roll out from 2026.