SMEs failing to take cyber security seriously, says study
Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) across the UK are putting themselves at risk by failing to take their cyber security seriously, according to new research.Continue reading
Calls for digital-driven HMRC to improve telephone services
Under the shadow of Making Tax Digital (MTD), HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has again come under fire for its diminishing telephone services.Continue reading
FRC in serious doubts over extended EU powers after referendum
The outcome of the recent EU referendum has raised significant questions about the future of the Financial Reporting Council (FRC).Continue reading
IR35 proposals are an ‘unwelcome burden’, say employers
Employers have spoken out against controversial changes to IR35 recently penned by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC).Continue reading
WH Smith to no longer pocket unnecessary VAT
Following a damning investigation, WH Smith Travel will now pass VAT savings to non-EU bound customers in its airport branches.Continue reading
Economists downgrade post-Brexit growth forecasts, but Britons disagree
A number of economist think tanks have downgraded their UK GDP growth forecasts following Britain’s vote to leave the European Union (EU) – but the British public seem to disagree with their gloomy outlook.Continue reading
HMRC underestimating the cost of Making Tax Digital for SMEs, says NAO
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is failing to fully estimate how much it could cost Small and Medium enterprises (SMEs) to convert to Making Tax Digital (MTD), according to new criticisms.Continue reading
Hammond promises “new phase” will bring economic stability
Philip Hammond has announced that the British Economy is now “entering a new phase” following the vote to leave the EU, with a focus on changing the parameters and a promise to bring stability.Continue reading
UK banks failing to refer SMEs to alternative finance methods
UK banks are failing to refer Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) to alternative methods of finance, according to a new study.Continue reading
Local councils poised to lose millions in VAT battle
Local authorities are set to lose millions if a judicial review on Monday rules that commercial waste collections by councils should remain exempt from VAT.Continue reading
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