The skies are darkening for small businesses across the UK in anticipation of George Osborne’s Autumn statement next week, which will either make or break the aspirations of many business owners clinging to the hope of rate reform. Continue reading
The UK has acquired the title of Europe’s most entrepreneurial country. It is the first time that the UK has laid hand to the accolade, after jumping five places globally to reach the fourth position worldwide.Continue reading
Business leaders have told the most recent Work and Pensions Select Committee meeting that auto-enrolment is going well, but it has been hindered by too much paperwork.Continue reading
The output of manufacturing SMEs grew during the three months to December, despite the recent doom and gloom concerning the global economy. Continue reading
Small business owners working overtime contribute up to £22bn a year to the UK’s economy, according to a new study.Continue reading
The number of new businesses being launched in the UK’s poorest areas has surpassed the national average, according to new research. Continue reading
Estimates by the Office of Budget Responsibility (OBR) have shown that the amount generated through business rates will surpass tax and fuel duty in the 2015/2016 year. Continue reading
The labour party has said that it will introduce tougher penalties for tax avoidance if it is elected at the next general election – including fines totalling as much as 100 per cent of the amount avoided.Continue reading
Official figures from the Bank of England have shown salaries rose more than prices in the month of September; the first time average earnings have risen above CPI inflation since the start of the recession. Continue reading
The government currently spends around £187 million on goods and services from SMEs each year, but this figure could be set to rise as Whitehall has set a new 25 per cent target for public sector spending on SMEs next year.Continue reading
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