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23 May

MPs urge government to make 'radical improvements' to apprenticeship programme

MPs have urged the government to make 'radical improvements' to its apprenticeship programme, after finding that small employers are 'missing out' on the benefits associated with apprenticeships.

22 May

Research suggests many individuals 'unaware of IHT rules' when gifting money

Research carried out by the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) and the National Centre for Social Research (NCSR) has suggested that only 45% of individuals seeking to gift money are aware of inheritance tax (IHT) rules and exemptions.

21 May

OTS calls for review of PAYE system

In a new report, the Office of Tax Simplification (OTS) has called for the Pay as You Earn (PAYE) system to be reviewed, to ensure tax agents can 'see relevant client information' and 'access a number of key services'.