Small businesses raise millions through Bank Referral Scheme, figures show

August 30, 2019

More than 1,700 businesses have been granted alternative finance options through the Bank Referral Scheme (BRS) after being turned down for traditional business loans, new figures reveal.Continue reading→

Government launches £10 million Brexit Readiness Fund

August 29, 2019

The Government has launched a £10 million Brexit readiness fund that will help provide support for businesses who are preparing for Brexit ahead of the 31 October deadline.Continue reading→

HMRC publishes IR35 guidance

August 28, 2019

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has published its first in-depth guidance for off-payroll workers (IR35) and how they will operate in the private sector.Continue reading→

UK creative sector receives more than £1.1 billion in tax relief

August 23, 2019

The UK’s creative industries received more than £1.1 billion in sector-specific tax reliefs in the last year, according to the latest research.Continue reading→

Government to allocate trading numbers to more than 88,000 UK firms ahead of Brexit

August 22, 2019

Ahead of a potential no-deal Brexit, the Government has announced that it will start automatically enrolling UK firms in the customs system.Continue reading→

CIOT urges HMRC to delay VAT reverse charge for the construction industry

August 21, 2019

The Chartered Institute of Taxation (CIOT) is urging HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) to delay the introduction of the VAT reverse charge for the construction industry.Continue reading→

Half of UK SMEs are struggling with cash flow

August 19, 2019

According to the latest industry research, 2.5 million (44 per cent) UK small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are struggling with cash flow as they prepare for Brexit.Continue reading→

Late payments causing businesses more problems than last year

August 16, 2019

According to the latest research from the Independent Chartered Accountants of England and Wales (ICAEW), late payments are more of a problem for businesses than they were last year.Continue reading→

Burgeoning costs of employment forcing small businesses to cut back on investment

August 15, 2019

The rising legal minimum wage is forcing small businesses to cut back on investment and reduce headcount, a new study has revealed.
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Thousands of businesses struggling to get to grips with MTD

August 14, 2019

According to the latest industry research, thousands of businesses are struggling to get to grips with Making Tax Digital (MTD).Continue reading→