The Government has announced a further wave of financial support for UK businesses in a bid to ensure that innovative firms are able to access the finances they need to grow. Continue reading
HMRC suffers defeat in an IR35 case
The presenter of television show Loose Women, Kaye Adams, has become the latest TV personality to win a case against HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) over her employment status. Continue reading
Cyber-crimes can affect any business
Nowadays every business relies on technology to some extent to perform their everyday business tasks. Continue reading
Automatic enrolment contributions increase: what you need to do
The minimum contribution you and your staff must pay into your automatic enrolment workplace pension scheme has increased. Continue reading
Government names and shames high street giant over late payments
The Government’s Small Business Commissioner Paul Uppal has named and shamed high street health food giant Holland & Barrett over their payment practices. Continue reading
What does the ‘Good Work Plan’ mean for businesses?
The Government has recently implemented the ‘Good Work Plan’ with the aim to improve the employment rights and workers. As a result, businesses will be expected to familiarise themselves and implement the following changes to their current working practices. Continue reading
HMRC extends £8 million customs funding training deadline
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has announced that the deadline for applications for funding from a Government initiative designed to help businesses prepare for the UK’s exit from the European Union (EU) has been extended to 31 May 2019. Continue reading
Latest trading figures “demonstrate the growing appetite for British produce outside of the EU”
The demand for UK goods and services “is growing across the globe”, a new study has revealed. Continue reading
Government launches consultation on tackling SME R&D relief abuse
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 for small or medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Continue reading
Shoppers getting irritated with cash-only businesses
SMEs and start-ups have less than five months to shift from taking cash only to accepting cards before a shopper’s expectations change. The higher demand in card payments by consumers is becoming a large factor in how a small business prospers for the future. Continue reading
