HMRC reveals inheritance tax payments have hit a record high

According to data released by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) inheritance tax (IHT) payments have hit a record high.Continue reading

FSB calls on Government to support bricks and mortar businesses

The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has called for a new 100 per cent business rates relief scheme for childcare providers in England.Continue reading

European Union agrees minimum rights for gig economy workers

The European Union has announced an agreement on minimum rights for workers who are in casual or short term employment within the gig economy.Continue reading

Young people targeted by HMRC scam

Every April and May, taxpayers are inundated with fraudsters purporting to be HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC). Refund scams circulate as it coincides with HMRC legitimately processing tax rebates.Continue reading

Government announce further support for UK businesses

The Government has announced a further wave of financial support for UK businesses in a bid to ensure that innovative firms are able to access the finances they need to grow.Continue reading

HMRC suffers defeat in an IR35 case

The presenter of television show Loose Women, Kaye Adams, has become the latest TV personality to win a case against HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) over her employment status.Continue reading

Cyber-crimes can affect any business

Nowadays every business relies on technology to some extent to perform their everyday business tasks.Continue reading

Automatic enrolment contributions increase: what you need to do

The minimum contribution you and your staff must pay into your automatic enrolment workplace pension scheme has increased.Continue reading

Government names and shames high street giant over late payments

The Government’s Small Business Commissioner Paul Uppal has named and shamed high street health food giant Holland & Barrett over their payment practices.Continue reading

What does the ‘Good Work Plan’ mean for businesses?

The Government has recently implemented the ‘Good Work Plan’ with the aim to improve the employment rights and workers. As a result, businesses will be expected to familiarise themselves and implement the following changes to their current working practices.Continue reading

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