An overhaul of capital gains tax (CGT), halving the final period exemption and restrictions on lettings relief, not to mention possible changes to inter-spousal transfers, will have ramifications for anyone selling or renting property. Julie Butler FCA explains

Chancellor Rishi Sunak is planning to ‘shift the gravity of economic decision making away from the capital’ by relocating some Treasury staff

Leading UK accounting bodies are spearheading a global call to action urging accountants to put sustainability and the fight against climate change at the forefront of their work

US regulators have slapped a $3bn (£2.3bn) fine on Wells Fargo bank over a long running scandal which saw its employees create millions of fake accounts in order to hit ambitious sales targets

HMRC has been accused of being ‘out of step’ with other large commercial organisations over its ban on the use of credit cards by individuals to pay their tax bills, leaving some unable to pay and facing penalties

In our regular Q&A series from Croner Taxwise, VAT advice consultant, Sally Atkins, looks at the VAT implications of paying for staff gym memberships and subsidised healthy meals