Company insolvencies: over 8,700 chain stores have closed
Recent research shows that in 2021, over 8,700 chain stores have closed due to the major shift in online shopping – partly caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
Start Up Loans helping rural and disadvantaged entrepreneurs access finance, data reveals
The Start Up Loans scheme has supported nearly 70,000 start ups and small businesses outside of London, new figures have revealed.
What are year-end accounts and how can I prepare for them?
If you’re new to business, year-end accounts may seem like a daunting prospect. But with the right preparation, advice and approach, you will have nothing to worry about.
Chancellor to lay out plans in October Budget and Spending Review
The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, is expected to announce that the Government will be pumping extra billions into the economy when he sets out details of the Budget and Spending Review on October 27. The review will give details of the next three years of spending priorities while the Budget is expected to…
Final furlough figures published before end of scheme
As the furlough scheme comes to an end, the latest figures have revealed that almost 12 million workers in England, Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland have been supported by the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) since its launch last year.
Winding up petition debt threshold to be increased in wake of pandemic
The debt threshold for a winding up petition will be temporarily increased in wake of the coronavirus pandemic, it has been announced.
Record numbers return to work ahead of closure of furlough scheme
The number of people returning to work from furlough has reached its highest level since the start of the pandemic in March, the latest figures have revealed.
Business leader calls for action on skills to support the recovery
The boss of one of Britain’s most influential business organisations has called on the Government to take action to make sure the UK’s economy does not stall because of labour shortages. The Director-General of the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) says business also has a part to play to keep the recovery going. Tony Danker’s…
UK house prices hit significant record
According to the UK’s largest mortgage lender, Halifax, house prices in the UK hit a significant record during August but the yearly growth pace in property values slowed.
Personal tax: Thousands of parents “missing out” on Tax-Free Childcare
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has reminded parents that they may be eligible for Tax-Free Childcare ahead of the new academic year.