News

Hammond promises “new phase” will bring economic stability

Philip Hammond has announced that the British Economy is now “entering a new phase” following the vote to leave the EU, with a focus on changing the parameters and a promise to bring stability.Continue reading

News

UK banks failing to refer SMEs to alternative finance methods

UK banks are failing to refer Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) to alternative methods of finance, according to a new study.Continue reading

News

Local councils poised to lose millions in VAT battle

Local authorities are set to lose millions if a judicial review on Monday rules that commercial waste collections by councils should remain exempt from VAT.Continue reading

News

Business chiefs press Chancellor for bolder changes

A coalition of groups – who together represent more than 100,000 retailers and other enterprises nationwide – have called for the Government to ease the business rates burden.Continue reading

News

Report assesses the impact of the National Living Wage

New research conducted by an influential think tank has shed light on how UK companies have coped following the introduction of the new National Living Wage earlier this year.Continue reading

News

Tax investigations into SMEs net HMRC £540m in five years

Over the past five years, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has reeled in a staggering £540million from its investigations into Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), according to a new report.Continue reading

News

HMRC warns landlords against ‘illegal’ stamp duty schemes

Illegal tax schemes which allow landlords to avoid a recently introduced Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) surcharge are on the rise – and HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has issued a warning, advising investors to steer clear.Continue reading

News

Bank of England releases £150bn of new lending in bid for buoyant economy

The Bank of England (BoE) has released up to £150billion of new lending to businesses and individuals across the UK – which many believe could pave the way for cheaper mortgages and a potential drop in interest rates.Continue reading

News

Brexit vote’s impact on payroll uncertain, but ‘business as usual’ for now, says CIPP

The UK’s decision to leave the European Union (EU) will undoubtedly result in significant changes to the payroll profession. But, at this stage, it is impossible to predict what these will be – or what impact they will have, according to the Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals (CIPP).Continue reading

News

British SMEs must sink or swim, says study

UK small and medium enterprises (SMEs) fear closure within five years, unless they actively make plans to adapt, expand and keep up with their competitors, says a new study.Continue reading

Can we help? Talk to our expert team