"Lack of planning on your part does not constitute an emergency on my part."

19 November 2010 - PAYE and NIC due for the month ended 5th November 2010. Submit Construction Industry Scheme return for the month ended 5th November 2010.

19 December 2010 - PAYE and NIC due for the month ended 5th December 2010. Submit Construction Industry Scheme return for the month ended 5th December 2010.

14 January 2011 - Deadline for submission of forms CT61 and payment of any associated income tax for the quarter ended 31st December 2010.

Chancellor George Osborne unveiled his Spending Review on 20 October, setting out £81 billion in cuts over the next four years.

People who have been unemployed for six months and want to start their own business will be offered access to business mentoring and financial support of up to £2,000.

Chancellor George Osborne has announced a faster than expected rise in the state pension age as part of his October Spending Review.

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has announced a change on replacement national insurance cards, ahead of a phasing out of the traditional plastic card.

People who have lost touch with workplace pension schemes from previous employers, as well as personal schemes, are being urged to track them down to ensure they receive all of their entitlements in retirement.

From 29 November 2010, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) contact centres will reorganise their opening times to allow more staff to answer calls during the busy periods.