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Employers to pay 60% more in NICs
Higher NICs and increased minimum wage add to rising costs.HMRC launches R&D tax disclosure scheme
HMRC opens new scheme for excess R&D claims.Charitable donations through wills hit £2.1bn in 2024
More estates donated to reduce inheritance tax burden.Businesses expected to grow in the new year
Surveys reveal optimism, but retail and hiring concerns linger.High street shopping sees rise in spending
High street retailers see a boost over online shopping.Record tax rise due to CGT surge
CGT, inheritance tax, and SDLT hit record highs.BoE holds interest rates amid rising inflation
UK interest rates unchanged at 4.75%.UK businesses cut staff at record pace
Rising costs and weak demand hit employment levels.R&D relief payments decline for SMEs
Stricter rules and fraud clampdowns hit small claims.HMRC launches tool for side hustle tax checks
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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.