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
SMEs remain reluctant of overseas expansion
Only 37% of UK SMEs ventured into international markets in 2014, a new study has revealed, down from 53% in 2013. Continue reading
More SMEs looking abroad for growth
A new report produced by a leading bank group has found that the number of businesses looking to expand internationally has doubled in the last year.Continue reading
HMRC establishes safeguards to new debt recovery powers
The treasury has relented to pressure from campaign groups to impose safeguards on its new debt recovery powers. Continue reading
UK’s SME growth confidence hits record high
Forecasts of business confidence among the UK’s SMEs have hit a record high, according to new study launched by leading bank group.Continue reading
Final plea from retailers for rates relief
The skies are darkening for small businesses across the UK in anticipation of George Osborne’s Autumn statement next week, which will either make or break the aspirations of many business owners clinging to the hope of rate reform. Continue reading
UK designated Europe’s most entrepreneurial country
The UK has acquired the title of Europe’s most entrepreneurial country. It is the first time that the UK has laid hand to the accolade, after jumping five places globally to reach the fourth position worldwide.Continue reading
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