The European Union has announced an agreement on minimum rights for workers who are in casual or short term employment within the gig economy. (more…)
Government names and shames high street giant...
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The Government’s Small Business Commissioner Paul Uppal has named and shamed high street health food giant Holland & Barrett over their payment practices. (more…)
Government launches consultation on tackling SME R&D...
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The Government has launched a consultation on changes to research and development (R&D) tax credits which are intended to prevent businesses from abusing the scheme...
Barclays announce £14 billion funding to support...
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Barclays bank has announced plans for a major lending fund worth £14 billion pounds, which will help small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to flourish once...
HMRC reveals MTD registration takes seven working...
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HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has warned that registration for Making Tax Digital (MTD) for VAT will take up to seven days to complete and...
Chancellor wants to tackle late payments in...
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Currently, in the UK, late payments are a serious issue, especially for small medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) who have to chase invoices from large suppliers, thus...
Government announces consultation for plans to make...
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The Government has announced details of the first public consultation on its plans to make HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) a secondary preferential creditor for...
MP’s calling for more to be done...
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MP’s are backing calls for changes to the current tax regime in a bid to halt the current decline in British high streets and town...
Businesses reminded to take steps to prepare...
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Business owners in the UK are being reminded to take sufficient measures to prepare their businesses for the upcoming changes to legislation regarding payroll, which...
Businesses to be named and shamed under...
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A newly proposed traffic light system could be used to put a spotlight on businesses with track records of late payments. (more…)
HMRC urging businesses to prepare for potential...
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Ahead of Britain’s upcoming departure from the European Union (EU), HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is warning businesses about the necessary steps they need to...
SMEs urged to claim broadband vouchers
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The Government is urging SMEs make use of a scheme that can earn them a £2,500 voucher towards the installation of fibre optic broadband. (more…)