Tax, interest rates, inflation and money in business.
According to press reports, the government is considering sharply restricting Business Asset Disposal Relief, which lowers the tax on selling a business. Today the relieved rate is 18% and the limit is £1 million. We explain who it affects and how to prepare before the Budget.
The average of independent forecasts compiled by HM Treasury: UK economic growth of 1.3% for 2026 as a whole, CPI inflation of 3.6% and unemployment of 5.1% in Q4 2026. Bank of England rates are expected to fall very slowly. This is the backdrop to the 28 October Budget.
HMRC reminds taxpayers that the 2025/26 Self Assessment return must be filed online by 31 January 2027, and on paper by 31 October 2026. Anyone with PAYE wages who files before 30 December can pay the tax through their tax code. Here is what to prepare.
The GfK consumer confidence index fell by 11 points in October, to -24. People are putting off big purchases and saving more.
Tomorrow UK retail sales data, on Wednesday the Budget, and in November the Bank of England, a Companies House deadline and the UK–EU summit. All the dates in one place.
In September the state borrowed £24.5bn – £1.9bn more than forecast. Public debt exceeded £3 trillion for the first time. ONS data from 21 October.
UK CPI inflation rose to 3.5% in September 2026 from 3.1% in August. It is the highest since October 2025. Petrol and diesel prices are the main reason.
Tomorrow company insolvency data, on Wednesday inflation, on 28 October the Budget, on 5 November the Bank of England decision. We have gathered in one place the dates that could change costs for Polish businesses in the UK and Poland in the coming weeks.
Ahead of the Self Assessment season, fake texts, emails and calls “from HMRC” are on the rise. HMRC explains what it never does.
UK inflation is rising again, mainly because of fuel prices. The market is wondering whether the Bank of England will raise rates at its next meeting.
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