In the news: November 2025

‘Everybody is in favour of progressive taxation (but) at what point does the final straw break the camel’s back?’

John Barnett, CIOT vice president, in the Financial Times on tax rises for the wealthy, 17 September

‘Working tax credit and child tax credit, often referred to as tax credits, were introduced in 2003. After 22 years, the tax credit system is closing and there will be no tax credit awards after 5 April 2025.’

LITRG in the Birmingham Mail, 22 September

‘The future of fuel duty has been seen as a problem for down the road, but last week’s figures show we are speeding towards decision time.’

Jon Stride, chair of the ATT’s Technical Steering Group, in the Daily Express on diminishing fuel duty receipts, 25 September

‘If you were to introduce a new tax, to do it properly you’d need plenty of time for consultation and for ironing out all the details.’

ATT Director of Public Policy Emma Rawson in FT Adviser on wealth taxes, 29 September

‘If you meet the criteria for self-assessment and owe tax, the 5 October registration deadline is a legal obligation, and you may be charged a failure to notify penalty if you register late.’

LITRG in Leeds Live, 30 September

‘The ATT previously warned that a “rushed timetable” for the system’s introduction could leave little time to check outcomes and iron out any issues … meaning “any problems are likely to be rolled over onto subsequent cohorts of taxpayers”.’

Yahoo! News on Making Tax Digital, 7 October

‘These must be sent by 30 days after the end of each of: June 30, September 30, December 31 and March 31. In addition, an annual return for the tax year must be submitted by July 5.’

ATT technical officer Chris Campbell in the Daily Telegraph on tax returns for the non-resident landlord scheme, 13 October