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The latest business and financial issues making the headlines.
Pensions cold-calling ban takes effect
Cold-callers could face fines of up to £500,000.Divorced women miss out on pension wealth
Savers urged to take advice as divorces rise in January.Savers hit by ISA tax charge
Only 14% of people took advantage of ISA inheritance rule.Think tank proposes five tax changes
Proposals made to help raise £7bn by 2022/23.Thousands file tax returns over Christmas
Around 5.5 million returns to be completed before 31 January.Dates and deadlines for January 2019
Key dates to remember from 2 January.5 tax-planning tips for 2019
What could be in store for you in the next 12 months?Setting and reviewing pay
Choosing the right pay plan to attract and incentivise staff.Grants available for exporting SMEs
Trade scheme offers up to £2,500.Grandparents splash £2bn on festive gifts
Average spending per grandchild hits £67.62 in 2018.