Schemes supporting small businesses to be united under single banner
The Government has announced plans to unify disjointed programmes designed to support fast-growing businesses. Continue reading
Vacant positions costing UK businesses billions a year
New research has found that vacant positions in UK companies are costing the country’s economy an estimated £18bn a year.Continue reading
Government claims opinion on how to reform business rates is divided
Questions have already been raised about how the long-awaited reform to business rates will take place, with the Government claiming that there is a lack of consensus from business leaders. Continue reading
UK economy may be boosted by falling oil prices
The price of oil continues to plummet, with prices now hitting $66 a barrel. This drastic fall might suggest a world economy in crisis, but the drop in crude prices could have a positive impact on the UK’s economy.Continue reading
Bank of England says mortgage holders can handle a rate rise
Only 4 per cent of mortgage holders would be significantly affected if interest rates were to rise to 2.5 per cent from their current historic low, says the Bank’s annual survey of household finances. Continue reading
Flexible working could give £90bn boost to UK economy
Flexible working practices could generate up to £90bn for the UK economy, according to the Centre for Economics and Business Research (CEBR). Continue reading
UK responds to George Osborne’s Autumn Statement
The dust has started to settle after Wednesday’s Autumn Statement, leaving behind the chants and jeers of UK business. Continue reading
George Osborne announces boost to SMEs
The Treasury is to increase funding to boost banking lending to SMEs, George Osborne announced in yesterday’s (3 December) Autumn Statement. Continue reading
What to expect from the Autumn Statement
As with every Budget and Autumn Statement there is a lot of conjecture about what the Chancellor will announce on the day.Continue reading
Auto-enrolment delayed by over 40% of businesses
More and more businesses are postponing their auto-enrolment state date, according to the law firm Hugh James. Continue reading
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