45 per cent of British businesses ‘more ambitious’ than a year ago
A new study suggests that almost half of Britain’s small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are ‘more ambitious’ today than they were in 2016.Continue reading
Banks reject cash LISA on launch
A grand total of zero banks and building societies have opted to take up the Government’s new Lifetime ISA (LISA) cash accounts on the day of their launch, it has emerged.Continue reading
HMRC consultation seeks views on flat rate mileage and fuel expenses
Following Spring Budget 2017, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has launched a new consultation into the taxation of employee expenses.Continue reading
Last-minute study suggests worrying lack of awareness of IR35 reforms
Just days ahead of 6 April 2017, a new study has found that around half of agencies and public sector companies are yet to make preparations for imminent IR35 reforms.Continue reading
New changes to VAT Flat Rate Scheme now in force
Important changes to the VAT Flat Rate Scheme were phased in on 1 April 2017, and could have far-reaching implications for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).Continue reading
Hospitality sector warns about EU staff shortfall
Members of the hotel, restaurant and tourism industries have warned that the UK faces a shortfall of up to 60,000 workers a year if immigration from the European Union is restricted.Continue reading
CEBR report sheds light on SME growth trends
The Centre for Economics and Business Research (CEBR) has published a new report which sheds light on the growth trends of Britain’s small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).Continue reading
New car tax rules to be introduced this week
New car tax rules to be introduced this weekend could see bills rise by thousands of pounds.Continue reading
‘True costs’ of Making Tax Digital still unclear, says Treasury Committee
The Treasury Committee has again called on HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) to provide greater clarity on the true costs of Making Tax Digital (MTD) for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).Continue reading
12 per cent rise in winding-up applications to recover unpaid tax
A new study suggests that the number of winding-up applications issued by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) is on the rise.Continue reading
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