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Tax news in brief 22 July 2026
- Article
- 22 Jul 2026
Highlights from the broader tax news for the week ending 22 July 2026, including the appointment of a new Chancellor of the Exchequer.
New PM should prioritise addressing tax burden, say ICAEW members
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- 22 Jul 2026
A poll of ICAEW members has revealed that Andy Burnham’s regional investment plans are seen positively by many, but that reducing taxes on business should be his top priority.
HMRC confirms its position on the VAT treatment of supplies of medical staff
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- 21 Jul 2026
HMRC now accepts that supplies of locum doctors may be exempt from VAT where the doctors are registered with the General Medical Council (GMC) and perform medical services in that professional capacity.
ONS data revisions see UK deficit fall by £5bn
- Article
- 21 Jul 2026
Public sector finance data for June offers positive news for incoming Chancellor John Healey as he searches for money to pay for Andy Burnham’s initial flurry of spending.
HMRC should consider making better use of its powers, say MPs
- Article
- 21 Jul 2026
While recognising that HMRC’s large business directorate is working well, Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has identified a number of areas for improvement, including how HMRC approaches the special measures regime.
Agents face choice between separate and shared credentials for HMRC accounts
- Article
- 20 Jul 2026
A recent ICAEW poll reveals that individual logins for staff members may be the preferred option for managing access to agent accounts. However, some will continue using shared credentials and many are still undecided.
Chart of the week: tax and spending by age
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- 16 Jul 2026
Our chart this week looks at how tax and spending vary across age groups and what that means for the latest long-term fiscal projections recently published by the Office for Budget Responsibility.
Setting up an AI agent correctly part 2: six safeguards
- Article
- 16 Jul 2026
Once you’ve done the initial set up and training of AI agents, it’s important to ensure that guardrails are in place to avoid any rogue behaviour. We outline six ways to prevent problems.
Is there really a growing AI bubble?
- Podcast
- 15 Jul 2026
Will the AI bubble burst? This episode covers the signs of a potential AI bubble and the key considerations and safeguards businesses should keep in mind when adopting AI software.
Timetable for mandatory agent registration confirmed
- Article
- 15 Jul 2026
Regulations made on 13 July 2026 confirm the timetable for mandatory agent registration with HMRC and explain the position for advisers that have an agent services account (ASA).
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