Small firms see strongest upturn in just over four years
Increasing customer demand and the easing of lockdown restriction produced a rebound in small business activity across nearly all parts of the UK in March, as COVID-19 restrictions eased at the end of the first quarter.
Do you have taxable benefits? Start preparing now!
The last tax year has not long ended, but now is the time to think about how you report taxable benefits provided to your employees.
Four in 10 exporters report international trading difficulties, study reveals
Almost four in 10 exporters say sales have dropped in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, a major study has revealed.
Small business confidence rises to positive territory for first time since 2018 as non-essential retail reopens
Small business confidence has risen to its highest level since autumn 2014, a major study has revealed.
New help offered to SMEs
New initiatives to help SMEs get back on their feet have been launched, with a ‘shop small’ campaign and a new banking service.
The ATED return for 2021-22 is due by 30 April 2021
The Annual Tax on Enveloped Dwellings (ATED) return for 2021 to 31 March 2022, and any tax due for the year, is due by 30 April 2021.
Recovery Loan Scheme now open for business, Government confirms
British businesses can now apply for affordable loans of between £1,000 and £10 million under the new Recovery Loan Scheme (RLS).
New off-payroll working rules come into force: what you need to know
Medium and large employers are now required to determine the employment status of contractors after major changes to the off-payroll working rules came into force this month.
New call for professional accountancy standards
Calls have been renewed for the Government to make membership of a recognised professional body mandatory for anyone offering paid-for tax accountancy services.
New legal minimum wage comes into force from today, Government confirms
The new minimum rate of pay for workers in England comes into force today, 01 April 2021, it has been confirmed.
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