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Tax news in brief 5 August 2026
- Article
- 05 Aug 2026
Highlights from the broader tax news for the week ending 5 August 2026, including the announcement that the Budget 2026 will be delivered on 28 October 2026.
ICAEW reflects on Andy Burnham's first-week tax announcements
- Article
- 27 Jul 2026
ICAEW’s Tax Faculty considers the announcements made during the new Prime Minister's first week in office, including reductions in VAT on domestic energy bills and in business rates bills for pubs, social clubs and live music venues.
Councils warn against role in new ‘mansion tax’ style council tax surcharge
- Article
- 24 Jul 2026
The Local Government Association has warned that councils should not be used to administer the Government’s proposed High Value Council Tax Surcharge (HVCTS), arguing it could prove costly to local authorities, confusing for residents and damaging to local accountability.
Councils highlight potential confusion and costs of planned ‘mansion tax’
- Article
- 23 Jul 2026
The planned introduction of a “mansion tax” could cause confusion, undermine accountability and impact on local services, councils have warned.
Business rates – the cut of 20% for English pubs, social clubs and live music venues
- Article
- 23 Jul 2026
Announced in Andy Burnham’s first week as Prime Minister, the savings are to be financed by raising the business rates for vape shops and gambling arcades which don’t make 'a positive contribution to local communities.' In addition, steps will be taken against online marketplaces who are not paying their full share of tax. There are critics who considered this a ’small move.’
Government sets out next steps for Small Business Plan
- Article
- 23 Jul 2026
Late payments and regulatory reform are the headline changes as the government issues an update on its Small Business Plan.
ICAEW comments on tax measures in Prime Minister's first week of office
- Press release
- 23 Jul 2026
Commenting on the VAT cut on domestic electricity bills announced on Tuesday 21 July 2026, Ed Saltmarsh, ICAEW Tax Technical Manager said:
Lord Blunkett warns 'land value tax' would take years to implement and cause fury
- Article
- 23 Jul 2026
Andy Burnham has been considering a ‘land value tax’ – it would take the form of a charge calculated by reference to the cleared site value of land (unlike business rates which includes buildings and improvements). Lord Blunkett is concerned about the difference in values of property across the country – this tax would favour those in rural areas and those outside London and the South East where land values are highest. ‘
ICAEW Business Confidence Monitor (BCM): East of England
- Report
- 23 Jul 2026
The latest national Business Confidence Monitor (BCM) shows that the Iran War significantly dented confidence as it dropped to a near four-year low and suffered its sixth successive negative quarterly score. Companies reported rising costs pressures, weaker expected sales and profits growth for the coming year, while late payment concerns hit a five-year high.
UK Business Confidence Monitor: Construction
- Report
- 23 Jul 2026
The latest national Business Confidence Monitor (BCM) shows that the Iran War significantly dented confidence as it dropped to a near four-year low and suffered its sixth successive negative quarterly score. Companies reported rising costs pressures, weaker expected sales and profits growth for the coming year, while late payment concerns hit a five-year high.
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