UK ECONOMIC

Monday, February 03, 2014

HMRC sees record-breaking year for tax returns

The record for the number of online returns, set last year when 7.93 million people filed over the internet, was also broken, as 8.48 million were sent online to HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC). This represents 84.5% of all returns received – a record-breaking percentage.

First day of business for new LIBOR administrator

Today (3 February 2014), ICE Benchmark Administration Ltd took responsibility for administrating the London Inter Bank Offered Rate (LIBOR).

FCO consular services web forum

Do you have experience of seeking help from a British Embassy, Consulate or High Commission when travelling or living overseas? Did you get the support you were looking for? The House of Commons’ Foreign Affairs Select Committee is

New non-executive director at the Department of Energy and Climate Change

Tom Kelly starts today as a non-executive director to the department. He is currently the corporate communications director at Network Rail.

Nick Clegg brings business delegation to Latin America

Nick Clegg will be the most senior British government minister to visit Colombia since 1992.

1 in 3 breast cancers are in women over 70

One in 3 women diagnosed with breast cancer in England each year are aged 70 or over. This age group also accounts for more than half of all breast cancer deaths annually, latest figures show. This age group also accounts for more than half of all breast cancer deaths annually, latest figures show.

Flooding – health advice on floodwater

Media reports today have highlighted levels of bacteria present in sampled floodwater.

Response to story on empty homes

“We’ve supported councils so they can tackle the blight of empty homes on their streets. This includes our reforms on council tax flexibilities and