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Buy-to-let businesses dominate UK market
More landlords move properties into company structures.April council tax rises announced
Bills are set to increase across the UK.UK Finance sets out growth plan
Proposals to strengthen financial services and boost economy.Buy-to-let companies now UK’s largest business type
Landlords shift to limited companies for tax benefits.New Companies House registration rules for accountants
Identity verification to be phased in from April 2025.Bigger rewards for tax fraud whistleblowers
HMRC will pay informants a share of the recovered tax.Side hustle threshold to rise to £3k a year
Threshold increase simplifies tax for side income earners.Beneficial loans rate increased to 3.75%
New HMRC rates affect arrangements from April 2025.Free online accounts and tax filing service to close
Businesses must switch to commercial software by April 2026.US tariffs could hit UK consumers
Bank of England warns of economic risks.