tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communicationsNews and communications from The Rt Hon James Murray MP2026-05-19T08:38:20+01:00HM Governmenttag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/maternity-advisor-to-champion-safer-care-for-mothers-and-babies2026-05-19T08:38:20+01:00Maternity Advisor to champion safer care for mothers and babiesMichelle Welsh MP appointed as the government's first Maternity Advisortag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-refocuses-major-projects-to-boost-delivery-of-national-priorities2026-03-31T09:38:15+01:00Government refocuses major projects to boost delivery of national prioritiesNew GMPP offers more targeted support from the centre of government for the most nationally significant, highest-impact projects and programmestag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/infrastructure-pipeline-update-signals-future-workforce-needs2026-03-09T11:00:06+00:00Infrastructure Pipeline update signals future workforce needsWorkforce demand data central to next Pipeline, giving investors and industry a clearer view to support long-term planning for skills and investmenttag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-regeneration-body-to-boost-jobs-homes-and-infrastructure-across-greater-cambridge2026-02-04T13:17:29+00:00New regeneration body to boost jobs, homes and infrastructure across Greater CambridgeA new consultation for a development corporation in Greater Cambridge has been launched today. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/julia-prescot-cbe-appointed-chair-of-nista-council2026-02-04T10:46:15+00:00Julia Prescot CBE appointed Chair of NISTA CouncilNew Chair brings extensive experience in infrastructure investment and delivery to leadership of expert body advising on NISTA's strategy and objectives.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/expert-teams-to-scruitinise-public-service-inefficiencies-and-waste2026-01-19T17:09:00+00:00Expert teams to scrutinise public service inefficiencies and wasteWasteful duplication in government to be rooted out through new sweeping reviews.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/chief-secretary-appoints-experts-to-lead-review-of-green-book-discount-rate2025-12-16T16:00:10+00:00Chief Secretary appoints experts to lead review of Green Book discount rateReview will ensure government is taking a fair view of the long-term benefits that arise from transformational investments.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/letter-from-the-chief-secretary-to-the-treasury-relating-to-the-ovfm-report-on-controls-and-accountability2025-11-26T00:00:00+00:00Letter from the Chief Secretary to the Treasury relating to the OVfM report on controls and accountabilityLetter to the Public Accounts Committee relating to the OVfM report on controls and accountability.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/local-communities-set-to-benefit-as-new-office-for-the-impact-economy-to-partner-with-philanthropists-social-investors-and-businesses2025-11-11T17:02:47+00:00Local communities set to benefit as new Office for the Impact Economy to partner with philanthropists, social investors and businessesGovernment will partner with businesses, social investors and philanthropists to unlock billions of pounds worth of support for local people and communities and support national renewal.
tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-services-announced-for-self-assessment-customers-as-payment-deadline-approaches2025-07-24T12:56:08+01:00New services announced for Self Assessment customers as payment deadline approachesNew services coming for Self Assessment customers to improve registration and stopping Self Assessment processes as well as make it easier to appeal penalties.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-hmrc-service-announced-for-workers-to-take-control-of-their-tax-affairs2025-07-21T11:46:58+01:00New HMRC service announced for workers to take control of their tax affairsNew PAYE service announced to save around 35 million taxpayers’ time.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/tax-gap-estimated-at-532025-06-19T00:00:00+01:00Tax gap estimated at 5.3%The estimated tax gap for the 2023 to 2024 tax year is £46.8 billion.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-and-isle-of-man-discuss-measures-against-tax-avoidance-and-evasion2025-05-27T16:00:07+01:00UK and Isle of Man discuss measures against tax avoidance and evasionThe Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury and the Isle of Man Treasury Minister agree to joint working to crack down on promotors of tax avoidance schemes.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/one-year-until-making-tax-digital-for-income-tax-launches2025-04-22T00:00:00+01:00One year until Making Tax Digital for Income Tax launchesMaking Tax Digital for Income Tax starts in April 2026 for sole traders and landlords with qualifying income over £50,000.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/exchequer-secretary-to-the-treasury-20-years-of-hmrc-reflections-and-looking-ahead2025-03-12T12:52:39+00:00Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury: 20 years of HMRC - reflections and looking aheadExchequer Secretary to the Treasury, James Murray, sets out the government’s vision for the future of the UK tax authority. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/boost-for-side-hustlers-as-300000-people-to-be-taken-out-of-tax-returns-government-announces2025-03-11T15:06:35+00:00Boost for side-hustlers as 300,000 people to be taken out of tax returns, government announcesTax admin changes to mean up to 300,000 taxpayers will no longer be required to file a tax return.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-to-unleash-the-north-seas-clean-energy-future2025-03-05T00:00:00+00:00Government to unleash the North Sea’s clean energy futureThe government is consulting on plans to put the North Sea at the heart of Britain's clean energy future and drive economic growth.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-sets-out-plans-for-e-invoicing-overhaul-to-cut-paperwork2025-02-13T13:36:51+00:00Government sets out plans for ‘e-invoicing’ overhaul to cut paperworkGovernment consultation on electronic invoicing launchedtag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/two-tailored-tax-reliefs-to-help-grow-the-alcohol-sector-take-effect-tomorrow2025-01-31T00:01:05+00:00Two tailored tax reliefs to help grow the alcohol sector take effect tomorrowA package of support to help the alcohol sector to grow will tomorrow (1 February) take effect.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/loan-charge-review-launched2025-01-23T14:22:36+00:00Loan Charge review launchedAn independent review into the Loan Charge has today been launched (23 January).