Firms still do not see the full benefits of digital technology
Despite overall improvement for digital adoption among small businesses, over a million (23 per cent) still lack basic digital skills, a report has shown.
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UK’s economic growth for 2014 was better than estimated
Newly released official figures show that the UK economy grew by 0.6 per cent during the last three months of 2014, at a higher rate than previous estimates indicated.
Make the most of your 2014/15 tax allowances by the 5th April
Only four working days remain until the new tax year begins, so individuals are being urged to make the most of their tax allowances for 2014/15.
British Business Bank boosts lending to SMEs
As the UK government is working to respond to small business concerns over late payments, policymakers are also tackling another SME issue: lending.
PM promises there will be no VAT increase if Tories are in power
In a move that surprised the other political parties, Prime Minister David Cameron announced that there will be no rise in VAT if the Conservatives are re-elected.
Red tape and bullying from big firms continue to affect SMEs
A poll by the Forum of Private Business (FPB) has said the growth of UK SMEs is being undermined by spiralling costs of doing business, suffocating red tape and bullying tactics from big companies.
The first £1,000 of peer-to-peer earnings will be tax free
Following the announcement of the 2015 Budget, the new tax-free savings allowance will also apply to peer-to-peer lending and earnings.
Open Europe thinktank tells UKIP that EU departure would cost UK economy £56bn
A leading thinktank – Open Europe – has delivered a warning to the UK Independence Party (UKIP), stating that Britain could lose 2.23 per cent of its GDP by 2030 (approximately £56bn) if it leaves the EU and the attached benefits of the single market.
A confident start to 2015 for small businesses, according to the FSB
Small businesses have had a confident start to 2015, according to the first quarter results from the Federation of Small Businesses’ (FSB) Small Business Index.
The 2015 Budget and how it affects the UK
Chancellor George Osborne’s sixth and final Budget of this Parliament highlighted Britain’s impressive growth following the recession, as well as the rise in employment and falling debt. He emphasised that difficult decisions had been taken and he called for the country to stay on course, with current forecasts indicating that Britain will have a Budget…