UK contractors have been warned to steer clear of loan schemes using offshore trusts that promise to reduce their income tax bill.

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has come under fire for the use of so-called ‘nudge’ letters sent by its Behavioural Insights Team.

The government has issued a reminder that for a limited period starting in October, certain people will be able to make extra national insurance contributions to top up their state pension.

Legislation is to be introduced making it easier to prosecute employers who know or suspect that someone they employ has no right to work in the UK.

The government is seeking views on whether decision-making on Sunday trading should be devolved to local authorities and elected mayors.