Fraudsters go after taxpayers in new VAT scam
A cyber security expert has warned about a new breed of “phishing” emails, designed to trick taxpayers into downloading malicious software.Continue reading
With Artificial Intelligence, UK economy could see an extra £630 billion
New research suggests that the UK could benefit from £630 billion, if Artificial Intelligence (AI) is supported and backed by the Government.Continue reading
Business groups set out Autumn Budget wish lists
The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) and the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) have called on Chancellor Philip Hammond to support Britain’s small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the upcoming Autumn Budget announcements.Continue reading
Britain draws “record-breaking” number of tourists
The UK tourism industry is “booming”, with the island expecting to see nearly 40 million overseas visitors by the end of this year.Continue reading
HMRC helping to fight cybercrime
As part of its ongoing crackdown on cybercrime, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) claims to have commandeered as many as 75 ‘deceptive websites’.Continue reading
E-commerce grows “seven times faster” than global average
E-commerce businesses have grown “seven times faster” than the global retail average, according to a new study.Continue reading
Former pensions minister warns of “distressing” HMRC scams
A former pensions minister turned political campaigner is urging members of the public to be wary of “distressing” scam telephone calls purporting to be from HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC).Continue reading
One in four businesses unaware of apprenticeship levy benefits
Around a quarter of apprenticeship levy-paying businesses still do not know how the new tax works, according to research.Continue reading
Problems expected with HMRC’s new ‘simple assessment’ process
A number of tax and accounting bodies have warned that HM Revenue & Customs’ (HMRC) new simple assessment process will result in a catalogue of coding errors and other complications.Continue reading
UK economic growth robust, study finds
The latest data from the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) suggests that UK economic growth is robust, and continues to be driven by flourishing export activity spurred on by the weak pound.Continue reading
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