Spring Statement

Introduction

Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, held the Spring Statement on Wednesday 26 March 2025.

Government spending announcements

Highlighting national security, state reform and growth.

Personal Tax

Highlighting income tax, pensions and non-UK domiciled individuals.

National Insurance contributions

Highlighting employees, employers and the self-employed.

Employment

Highlighting the National Living Wage, the National Minimum Wage and company cars.

Capital taxes

Highlighting capital gains tax and inheritance tax.

Business

Highlighting MTD for income tax, corporation tax, capital allowances and Furnished Holiday Lettings.

Other matters

Highlighting consultations and VAT.

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06 Jan 2026

Inheritance Tax reliefs threshold to rise to £2.5 million for farmers and businesses

The level of the Agricultural Property Relief (APR) and Business Property Relief (BPR) thresholds will be increased from £1 million to £2.5 million, the government has announced.

06 Jan 2026

E-invoicing will be fundamental change for VAT-registered businesses

The mandatory introduction of e-invoicing for all VAT-registered businesses selling to UK business customers from April 2029 will be a fundamental change, says the Chartered Institute of Taxation (CIOT).

Autumn Budget 2025

A review of measures for UK businesses and individuals.