New research conducted by an independent commercial finance broker, Hilton-Baird Financial Solution, has revealed that exactly half of the UK’s businesses believe that the level of funding available is inadequate, with only 27% saying that the backing from lenders and the government is sufficient. Continue reading
A lenders’ group has revealed that the housing market is now steadying, despite growing competition between providers on mortgage rates. Continue reading
Businesses in the electronic services, broadcasting and telecoms sectors are being told to prepare for changes to EU VAT rules, which come into effect at the start of next year.Continue reading
The manufacturing sector has provided some disappointing figures lately, suggesting a downturn in the industry impacted by poor economic growth throughout the Eurozone. But according to the Office of National Statistics (ONS), perceptions that manufacturing may be disappearing from the UK are wide of the mark. Continue reading
A new report by the Confederation of British industry (CBI) has suggested that major investment in domestic supply chains could inject £30bn into the economy by 2025 – creating an additional 500,000 jobs.Continue reading
The amount of lending given to small businesses has dropped by £400m throughout the second quarter of this year, according to the latest Trends in Lending report from the Bank of England. Continue reading
According to the latest from the Deloitte Consumer Tracker, consumer confidence has hit its highest level in three years, brought on by falling prices in mainstream household items. Continue reading
The tax gap, which is the difference between the amount of tax due and the amount collected, was 6.8 per cent of tax liabilities, or £34 billion, in 2012 to 2013, according to H.M.Revenue and Customs (HMRC).Continue reading
Prime Minister David Cameron has said he supports reforming Inheritance Tax (IHT), arguing that the levy should only be paid by the richest in the land.Continue reading
Members of the British business community have welcomed the latest tax promises made by Prime Minister David Cameron ahead of next year’s election in May.Continue reading
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