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Small businesses to benefit from defence spending
Government unveils new SME hub and investment targets for defence.More Americans apply for UK citizenship than ever
Trump and tax changes fueled record applications in 2024.Defence investment announced for SMEs
New hub and spending targets to boost SME access.Weak consumer spending hurts private sector
Spending slump hits business confidence and growth.House prices rise for sixth straight month
February growth continues despite economic uncertainty.Landlords to receive MTD letters
Landlords and sole traders to receive letters from April.8% of savers oppose tax-free cash ISAs changes
Survey finds strong resistance to reducing ISA savings allowance.83% of EV owners unaware of new road tax bill
Tax changes could cost drivers up to £600.Self assessment tax hits record £4.4bn rise for HMRC
HMRC collects £23bn more in taxes this tax year.Late payment interest charges hit record £409.4m
Taxpayers face higher costs as HMRC rates rise.
In the 11th and 12th centuries half a million pilgrims a year travelled on foot from all over Europe to Santiago de Compostela in northern Spain. In September 1992 Patrick Shanahan retraced their steps, recording his 500 mile journey in a series of photographs, some of which are reproduced on this website.