UK’s self-employed call for more support from government
The Association for Independent Professionals and the Self-Employed (IPSE) have launched a petition asking for the government is not doing enough to help the 4.6 million people who are self-employed in the UK.Continue reading
Fresh criticism of mansion tax proposals
One of the Labour Party’s biggest backers has slammed Ed Miliband’s marquee policy to bring in a mansion tax on properties worth more than £2million.Continue reading
Many employers face penalties over pensions auto-enrolment
Despite more than 4 million firms already having signed up to auto-enrolment there is a growing concern that some firms are becoming complacent and could face hefty fines for failing to join up.Continue reading
Slowing Growth in UK Services Sector Suggests Recovery Losing Steam
The UK services sector hit a three-month low in September, potentially signalling the end of the UK’s growth spurt. The survey, released by Markit and the Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply (CIPS), shows that the purchasing managers’ index (PMI) dropped from 59.7 in August to a six-month low of 58.1 in September. Continue reading
SME Struggling Due to Late Payers
The culture of late payments is growing in the UK, according to Market Invoice, and small businesses owners are paying the price. Small companies without large capital contingency funds are struggling to balance the books, and are facing the dilemma of having to turn down additional work from large companies or begin the arduous process of legal action to reclaim missing revenue. Continue reading
SMEs take control of auto enrolment process, with help of expert advice
Britain’s small and medium sized businesses have said they feel they are ready for auto-enrolment and have taken help from experts to get them ready, according to a study from Barclays Corporate and Employer Solutions.Continue reading
UK Economy Surpasses Pre-Crisis Peak
The ONS has reported that the UK’s economy was 2.7% larger in the second quarter of this year than the pre-crisis peak. The findings were announced after the Office for National Statistics (ONS) completed the largest national accounts revision for a generation. Continue reading
HM Revenue & Customs given fresh powers to ‘raid’ pay packets
H.M.Revenue and Customs will soon be able to take up to £17,000 directly out of the pay packets of British workers who have underpaid tax – an increase of more than £14,000 on the current limit.Continue reading
Poll Shows UK Manufacturers Support EU
The UK’s relationship with the EU has come under increasingly scrutiny since the start of the financial crisis, with the likelihood of an upcoming referendum growing each year. However, despite the EU’s floundering economy, a recent poll has shown that UK manufacturers would vote to remain a part of the European bloc. Continue reading
Government Encourages Businesses to Claim £3000 for Better Broadband
A government grant worth up to £3,000 is available to businesses in 22 cities across the UK. The grant helps businesses experience the benefits of faster broadband speeds and better connectivity, and it is hoped that it will attract further business investment to the UK. Continue reading
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