Interest rate hike just around the corner
29th September 2017 29th September 2017 McGills
In an interview with BBC Radio 4's The Today Programme, Mark Carney, Governor of the Bank of England, has hinted that an interest rate rise could be just around the corner. Read More
Mid-sized businesses to benefit from new HMRC service
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has unveiled a brand new service for mid-size businesses, which it claims will help growing firms that are eyeing up expansion. Read More
Businesses urged to prioritise new £1 coin as co-circulation period ends
In just over two weeks, the old £1 coin will lose its status as legal tender, meaning shops and businesses will no longer be obliged to accept it. Read More
Creative sector outperforms others in higher growth and employment
According to the latest Bazalgette review, the creative sector is a leading UK industry in terms of higher growth and employment, bringing in over £87.5 billion for the UK economy. Read More
SMEs enjoying export growth and success, study finds
New research from the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has revealed that export activity is on the rise among UK small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Read More
Number of EU nationals applying for jobs in the UK falls "significantly"
22nd September 2017 22nd September 2017 McGills
The number of EU workers seeking employment in the UK has "plummeted", according to new figures. Read More
SME growth hindered by poor time management, study finds
21st September 2017 21st September 2017 McGills
A new study suggests that poor time management is the biggest barrier to business growth, with company owners and decision makers failing to set aside enough time to focus purely on their business. Read More
Tax perk crackdown for wealthy investors predicted
Popular investment schemes, including Enterprise Investment Schemes (EIS), which benefit wealthy investors by offering generous tax breaks, could be subject to new restrictions. Read More
Rise in number of businesses claiming R&D tax credits
New statistics from HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) suggest that an ever-increasing number of UK small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are taking advantage of Research and Development (R&D) tax credits. Read More
SME health hits 18-month high
A new business tracker suggests that UK small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) performed at their highest level in 18 months during the second quarter (Q2) of 2017. Read More
IR35: Businesses are still not prepared for off-payroll working rules
UK economy shrinks less than first feared after second national lockdown, economists reveal
Self Assessment: thousands spread tax liabilities in response to coronavirus disruption
Self-Assessment: HMRC set to waive fines for late returns due to COVID-19
CJRS: Main changes to the extended scheme
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