Number of cash transactions rises for first time in a decade
The number of payments made with cash rose for the first time in a decade in 2022, according to data published by UK Finance.
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The number of payments made with cash rose for the first time in a decade in 2022, according to data published by UK Finance.
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Read moreThe voluntary and community sector will be able to apply for grants from HMRC to support their work with taxpayers who need extra assistance with their tax affairs.
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Read moreThe Institute of Directors (IoD) has urged the government to create an industrial strategy to help 'define specific long-term priorities for the UK economy'.
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Read moreHMRC is planning to close its self assessment tax helpline for three months over the summer to focus call centre resources on dealing with other problem calls.
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