Personal Tax

Key announcements from chancellor at a glance Here are some of the main points outlined by Jeremy Hunt as part of his package.

The number of payments made with cash rose for the first time in a decade in 2022, according to data published by UK Finance.

The government has been slow to recover losses of £1.1 billion from fraud and error in Covid grant schemes, according to MPs.

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are struggling to access finance and working capital, according to a report published by the ACCA.

Small firms will look to the upcoming Autumn Statement for signs that the government understands their operating concerns.