Stamp-duty revenue drops despite rising prices
Fewer transactions and policy changes cut SDLT revenue sharply.
Chancellor seeks EU trade reset
Strengthened ties could improve growth and reduce red tape.
Electric car sales surge due to discounts
25% of cars sold in the UK in November were electric.
HMRC delays agent services account approvals
Processing time for applications extended to eight weeks.
Government website tests chatbot for small businesses
Helping users save time with AI-powered answers.