Skip over navigation to main page content   Sign up for our Newsletter! >> 21.11.2011 Government unveils plans for simpler personal taxes The Government has launched a new consul.. >> 10.11.2011 Calls for extension to national insurance ‘holiday’ scheme The Government is being urged to extend .. >> 13.10.2011 Record number of fines issued to late filers The number of fines issued for late Tax .. >> 03.10.2011 Warning of ‘soar’ in fake HMRC phishing emails HM Revenue and Customs has reported a 30.. >> 22.09.2011 HMRC issues reminder on new Self Assessment penalties HM Revenue & Customs has issued a remind.. >> 15.09.2011 50p tax rate “may not raise any extra revenue” claims The Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) h.. >> 09.09.2011 Auto-enrolment plans ‘will lead to fall in pension contributions’ A third of employers are planning to cut.. >> 26.08.2011 Cheque payments need to be improved, say MPs A Committee of MPs has called for improv.. >> 25.08.2011 HMRC proposes to move more VAT filing online HM Revenue and Customs has launched a co.. >> 23.08.2011 Chancellor confirms 50p tax rate ‘under review’ The Chancellor George Osborne has confir.. >> 10.08.2011 No rate rise until 2012, predict economists It is unlikely that interest rates will .. >> 09.08.2011 Capital allowances ‘too complicated’ for small businesses Tax breaks designed to encourage busines.. >> 09.08.2011 Delay in tax statements as HMRC fails to order enough paper Statements about self assessment balanci.. >> 18.07.2011 Inflation shows surprise dip in June New data from the Office of National Sta.. >> 18.07.2011 VAT rule-breakers given final chance to come forward HMRC has launched a new campaign to tack.. >> 09.06.2011 Cutting NICs ‘would boost small business employment’ Reducing national insurance contribution.. >> 09.06.2011 Money laundering changes ‘to reduce burden on business’ The Treasury has published its recommend.. >> 02.06.2011 Lending under finance guarantee scheme plummets Lending under the Enterprise Finance Gua.. >> 02.06.2011 UK’s ‘ostrich generation’ is failing to plan for retirement A new report suggests that only 39% of B.. >> 12.05.2011 Employers reminded of annual return deadline Employers are being urged to file their .. >> 12.05.2011 Figures reveal strongest ISA season in nine years The 2010/11 ISA season was the strongest.. >> 09.05.2011 Smaller manufacturers see fastest rate of growth in 16 years Domestic and export orders amongst the U.. >> 09.05.2011 Business reacts to UK economic growth figures Business groups have given their reactio.. >> 28.04.2011 Treasury rules out early access to pensions The Treasury has ruled out plans to give.. >> 28.04.2011 ISAs ‘failing to encourage savers’, says think-tank Individual Savings Accounts (ISAs) shoul.. >> 21.04.2011 HMRC begins first phase of Business Records Checks Over 1,000 small and medium-sized enterp.. >> 21.04.2011 Employment tribunal system ‘requires major overhaul’ The employment tribunal system requires .. >> 14.04.2011 Late tax return fines to rise sharply People who submit their tax return after.. >> 14.04.2011 National Minimum Wage to rise to £6.08 from October The main adult rate of the National Mini.. >> 07.04.2011 New financial year sees raft of tax and benefit changes As a raft of changes to the tax and bene.. >> 07.04.2011 Plans for single flat-rate state pension are published A new flat-rate state pension may be int.. >> 07.04.2011 New paternity leave rules come into effect New fathers may be able to take up to si.. >> 30.03.2011 Pensioners warned over HMRC error Thousands of pensioners are due to recei.. >> 30.03.2011 HMRC issues final reminder for offshore tax evaders HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has issued.. >> 24.03.2011 2011 Budget: the business reaction Business groups have given their reactio.. >> 24.03.2011 Budget 2011: Corporation tax to be cut by 2% from April The main rate of corporation tax will fa.. >> 24.03.2011 2011 Budget: the political reaction Chancellor George Osborne has presented .. >> 24.03.2011 Chancellor presents ‘a Budget for growth’ Chancellor George Osborne heralded his s.. >> 22.03.2011 Treasury ‘missing out on £16bn in unpaid tax’ HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) and Compan.. >> 22.03.2011 Government ‘considering maternity leave exemptions for small firms’ Small businesses could benefit from chan.. >> 10.03.2011 Cameron pledges to fight ‘enemies of enterprise’ The Prime Minister David Cameron has ple.. >> 10.03.2011 Corporation tax payments must also be made electronically from April. UK companies are being alerted to the fo.. >> 03.03.2011 Business voices concerns over proposed HMRC spot checks The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB).. >> 03.03.2011 New fuel rates published as petrol prices climb to record high HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has issued.. >> 23.02.2011 HMRC announces new plan to target tax evaders People who persistently evade tax will h.. >> 23.02.2011 Call to extend NICs holiday to existing businesses The Regional Employer National Insurance.. >> 17.02.2011 Warning over cost of employment law changes New employment legislation set to come i.. >> 17.02.2011 Small firms to gain improved access to Government contracts The Prime Minister David Cameron has out.. >> 10.02.2011 Call to delay compulsory use of new accounts software Some of the UK’s main accountancy bodies.. >> 10.02.2011 New online Budget portal is launched A new online portal which allows people .. >> 03.02.2011 New penalties for offshore tax evasion Changes to the penalty regime for tackli.. >> 03.02.2011 Extra 750,000 people to pay 40% tax from April Three quarters of a million people will .. >> 27.01.2011 Shrinking economy prompts fresh warnings over ‘double dip threat’ The UK economy shrank by 0.5% in the las.. >> 20.01.2011 Government unveils shared maternity leave plan Plans to allow workers to share maternit.. >> 20.01.2011 Government confirms withdrawal of Default Retirement Age The Default Retirement Age (DRA) will be.. >> 14.01.2011 Treasury considering ‘fuel stabiliser’ as business concerns grow David Cameron has confirmed that the Tre.. >> 14.01.2011 Warning over retail sales as VAT rises to 20% The standard rate of Value Added Tax (VA.. >> 24.12.2010 Businesses urged to prepare for VAT rise Businesses are being urged to prepare fo.. >> 23.12.2010 Rising inflation will lead to higher interest rates, warns CBI The Confederation of British Industry (C.. >> 23.12.2010 VAT rise is ‘not temporary’, says Osborne Chancellor George Osborne has signalled .. >> 16.12.2010 OTS publishes recommendations for reforming UK tax reliefs The Office of Tax Simplification (OTS) h.. >> 16.12.2010 Raising VAT threshold would ‘create up to 35,000 extra jobs’ Increasing the threshold at which small .. >> 09.12.2010 New paper-based payment system being considered Cheques will not be phased out until an .. >> 09.12.2010 Cold snap could ‘cost UK economy £1.2bn’ a day As the cold snap continues, some experts.. >> 02.12.2010 New advisory fuel rates published HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has publishe.. >> 02.12.2010 Osborne insists Britain ‘on the path to economic recovery’ Presenting his first Autumn Statement as.. >> 25.11.2010 Government borrows record £10.3bn in October The UK Government borrowed £10.3bn last .. >> 25.11.2010 HMRC issues profit reminder for the self-employed Self-employed tax credit claimants are b.. >> 18.11.2010 Warning over cost of pension changes The cost of automatically enrolling empl.. >> 18.11.2010 Government in talks to impose tax on new offshore accounts The UK Government is entering into talks.. >> 11.11.2010 2011 Budget date announced The 2011 Budget will take place on Wedne.. >> 11.11.2010 Changes to the state pension age are confirmed The Government has published details of .. >> 04.11.2010 Small business support package published David Cameron’s new Enterprise Adviser, .. >> 28.10.2010 State pension age to rise to 66 by 2020 The state pension age will now rise to 6.. >> 28.10.2010 Government unveils ‘Junior ISA’ plan Plans to create a new tax-free savings a.. >> 21.10.2010 ISA investment limit ‘to increase by £470’ The amount that can be invested in an In.. >> 21.10.2010 Cap on pensions tax relief to be reduced The annual tax-free amount that individu.. >> 21.10.2010 Osborne confirms date for autumn statement The Coalition Government is abolishing t.. >> 14.10.2010 Health and safety review ‘should focus on tackling red tape’ A leading business group is calling for .. >> 07.10.2010 Government unveils plans to extend flexible working The right to request flexible working is.. >> 07.10.2010 New employment legislation comes into force New legislation aimed at preventing disc.. >> 30.09.2010 Savers’ compensation limit set to rise The deposit protection limit for savings.. >> 30.09.2010 Stocks and shares ‘outperforming cash ISAs’ Savings in stocks and shares ISAs (Indiv.. >> 23.09.2010 HMRC reveals ‘tax gap has widened to £42bn’ The shortfall between the amount of tax .. >> 23.09.2010 Business groups call for ‘time to train’ regulations to be scrapped Some of the UK’s leading business groups.. >> 16.09.2010 Longer turnaround times for paper tax returns As the deadline for self assessment pape.. >> 16.09.2010 HMRC writes off tax underpayments under £300 Around 900,000 people have had their tax.. >> 10.09.2010 Millions of people due for tax rebate Millions of people in the UK are due to .. >> 02.09.2010 Details of national insurance ‘holiday’ unveiled Details of a new regional national insur.. >> 02.09.2010 Workplace parking scheme comes under fire Government plans to introduce a workplac.. >> 26.08.2010 Pensioners and families ‘hit hardest by Budget measures’ The Chancellor’s Emergency Budget has hi.. >> 18.08.2010 Minimum wage changes to ‘cost employers £50m’ Plans to include 21-year-olds in the adu.. >> 18.08.2010 Inflation slows but still remains above target rate Inflation slowed in July but still remai.. >> 11.08.2010 EU Directive to give self-employed workers new benefits Self-employed workers and their partners.. >> 04.08.2010 Government to scale back tax breaks for furnished holiday lettings Some 65,000 second home owners could los.. >> 04.08.2010 Default retirement age to be scrapped by October 2011 The default retirement age (DRA) will be.. >> 28.07.2010 Warning over outdated company accounts As many small companies prepare to submi.. >> 28.07.2010 Government seeks industry-led solutions for business finance The Government has launched a Green Pape.. >> 26.07.2010 VAT rise one step closer as Coalition wins Commons vote Efforts to block the proposed increase i.. >> 26.07.2010 Government launches new Office for Tax Simplification The Government is launching its new Offi.. >> 07.07.2010 Government urged to get tough on bank lending The Coalition Government is being urged .. >> 07.07.2010 Business welcomes Government efforts to ‘cut red tape’ Business leaders have welcomed the launc.. >> 30.06.2010 Consumers to ‘save millions’ as ISA transfer times cut Providers of Individual Savings Accounts.. >> 30.06.2010 Public sector 'should learn from recession' as spending cuts loom The Confederation of British Industry (C.. >> 23.06.2010 Osborne declares Britain 'open for business' Billed as a 'tough but fair' Budget, Cha.. >> 23.06.2010 The Emergency Budget 2010: what the changes mean for you Sweeping changes to taxation and the wel.. >> 16.06.2010 CBI calls for ‘bold and ambitious Budget’ The Confederation of British Industry (C.. >> 16.06.2010 Bank payments system comes under fire The Faster Payments system has been crit.. >> 09.06.2010 Cable outlines plans to cut ‘deluge’ of red tape Further details on how the Government pl.. >> 09.06.2010 CGT rise would ‘penalise 200,000 ‘ordinary taxpayers’ More than 200,000 ‘ordinary employees an.. >> 07.06.2010 VAT hike could have an ‘adverse impact on the economy’ Raising VAT to 20% would have a ‘deep an.. >> 07.06.2010 Government 'listening to concerns' over capital gains tax The new Government has pledged to 'liste.. >> 26.05.2010 Business group calls for ‘urgent review’ of red tape The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) i.. >> 26.05.2010 Queen’s speech proposes ‘extension to flexible working’ The right to request flexible working co.. >> 26.05.2010 Osborne pledges corporation tax reform Newly appointed Chancellor, George Osbor.. >> 19.05.2010 Osborne sets date for emergency Budget Chancellor George Osborne will deliver t.. >> 19.05.2010 New Government 'set to increase VAT' The rate of Value Added Tax is set to in.. >> 19.05.2010 CGT hike would hit an ‘extra one million investors’ Proposals by the new Government to incre.. >> 14.05.2010 Business urges new Government to reduce the deficit As the newly appointed Prime Minister Da.. >> 05.05.2010 Significant tax rises 'inevitable' if deficit to be cut A significant increase in taxes is inevi.. >> 05.05.2010 Figures reveal ‘strongest ISA season for eight years’ Sales of Individual Savings Accounts (IS.. >> 30.04.2010 Study warns of '£55 billion' of hidden debts A recent survey has warned that as many .. >> 21.04.2010 'Cards overtaking cash' as main method of payment Cards are increasingly overtaking cash a.. >> 21.04.2010 Nest pension charges could ‘alienate savers’ The Government needs to reform its plans.. >> 16.04.2010 Business groups set out Election priorities Some of the UK's leading business groups.. >> 16.04.2010 Fresh warning over UK ISA market Some Individual Savings Accounts (ISAs) .. >> 08.04.2010 Online filing changes come into effect Businesses will now only be able to file.. >> 08.04.2010 New tax year heralds 50% income tax rate The start of the 2010/11 tax year sees t.. >> 31.03.2010 Experts call for shake-up of basic state pension An independent pensions group is proposi.. >> 31.03.2010 Apprentices to receive new minimum wage Apprentices will be entitled to a minimu.. >> 25.03.2010 National Minimum Wage to increase from October Following the publication of the 2010 Bu.. >> 25.03.2010 2010 Budget: the business reaction Business groups have given their reactio.. >> 24.03.2010 Darling set to deliver pre-election Budget Chancellor Alistair Darling will today u.. >> 24.03.2010 Budget to provide 'basic bank accounts for all' The 2010 Budget is set to include plans .. >> 17.03.2010 Fuel prices set to reach record levels The average price of petrol could rise t.. >> 17.03.2010 New credit card rights ‘could save consumers £300m’ Consumers are to be given more control o.. >> 17.03.2010 Employment law ‘stifling UK businesses’ The ‘relentless flow’ of complex employm.. >> 10.03.2010 Revenue to 'name and shame' tax evaders Individuals and companies who deliberate.. >> 10.03.2010 Brown confirms Budget date The 2010 Budget Report will be delivered.. >> 10.03.2010 Thousands of firms facing ‘higher VAT bills’ More than 57,000 small businesses are fa.. >> 10.03.2010 Offshore disclosure deadline imminent Individuals using the New Disclosure Opp.. >> 03.03.2010 Darling urged to reform pension tax proposals The Government is being urged to scrap i.. >> 24.02.2010 ISAs proving ‘increasingly popular’ The popularity of Individual Savings Acc.. >> 24.02.2010 New broadband tax 'will not benefit the majority' A group of MPs has expressed further opp.. >> 24.02.2010 Plans to extend paid maternity leave passed by EU Draft legislation to extend maternity le.. >> 22.02.2010 UK inflation hits 14-month high UK inflation rose to 3.5% in January, re.. >> 22.02.2010 Employers urged to prepare for PAYE changes Employers are being urged to ensure that.. >> 10.02.2010 Small businesses 'benefit from £700m of funding' More than £700m of affordable, easy acce.. >> 10.02.2010 FSA publishes new guidance on overseas transfers New guidance to help people protect thei.. >> 10.02.2010 Paternity leave set to extend to six months New fathers will be able to take up to s.. >> 03.02.2010 Record number of taxpayers filing returns online The popularity of online filing has incr.. >> 03.02.2010 Equality commission launches proposals to benefit older workers The Equality and Human Rights Commission.. >> 27.01.2010 Business group calls for moratorium on 'costly employment law' A new report from the British Chambers o.. >> 27.01.2010 HMRC system ‘issuing wrong tax codes’, warns tax body Individuals could be paying more tax lat.. >> 27.01.2010 UK recession 'comes to an end' The UK recession has officially ended, f.. >> 20.01.2010 Commission unveils new measures to tackle gender pay gap Employers will be given some protection .. >> 20.01.2010 Medical professionals' tax amnesty labelled 'unfair' Tax experts have criticised the new Tax .. >> 13.01.2010 Government hatches new 'Nest' pension scheme The new Government-backed workplace pens.. >> 13.01.2010 Duty change comes into effect The threshold at which duty is charged o.. >> 07.01.2010 90% of firms ‘close defined benefit schemes’ Quality pensions in the private sector a.. >> 07.01.2010 Revenue creates new Minimum Wage enforcement team HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has created .. >> 05.01.2010 Cheques set to be phased out Cheques are set to become a thing of the.. >> 05.01.2010 Regulator drops case on bank overdraft charges The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) has dro.. >> 16.12.2009 Businesses reminded of VAT filing changes VAT-registered businesses are being urge.. >> 16.12.2009 State pension increase 'will not apply to additional benefits' An increase in the state pension, announ.. >> 10.12.2009 Pre-Budget Report: the business reaction UK business groups have given a mixed re.. >> 10.12.2009 Pre-Budget Report: the political reaction Members of the opposition parties have g.. >> 10.12.2009 Pre-Budget Report: Chancellor announces measures to 'secure recovery' Chancellor Alistair Darling has presente.. >> 02.12.2009 HMRC extends offshore tax amnesty HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has extend.. >> 02.12.2009 Small firms 'threatened' by holiday property tax changes Changes to the tax rules on holiday prop.. >> 02.12.2009 Revenue publishes new advisory fuel rates HM Revenue & Customs has published new a.. >> 25.11.2009 Court rules in favour of banks on overdraft charges The Supreme Court has ruled in favour of.. >> 25.11.2009 Report reveals gap in provision of growth capital to SMEs An independent review into the availabil.. >> 18.11.2009 Government urged not to scrap childcare vouchers Prime Minister Gordon Brown is being urg.. >> 18.11.2009 Start-up businesses 'need tax breaks' Small start-up businesses should be enti.. >> 12.11.2009 Bank agrees £25bn stimulus to kick-start economy The Bank of England has confirmed that i.. >> 12.11.2009 Pre-Budget Report set for 9 December Chancellor Alistair Darling will present.. >> 09.11.2009 Call for ‘shake-up’ of inheritance laws Unmarried couples would automatically in.. >> 09.11.2009 Business tax increase 'will fuel unemployment' Increasing taxation on small businesses .. >> 28.10.2009 Second home owners 'face significant losses' under new regulations Second home owners will be hit hard by n.. >> 28.10.2009 Britain remains in longest recession on record Britain’s economy unexpectedly contracte.. >> 28.10.2009 Pensioners ‘overpaying £250 million in tax’ Some 1.5 million pensioners have overpai.. >> 21.10.2009 Decision to delay new regulations 'good news for the economy' The Government has announced that it wil.. >> 21.10.2009 Property sector calls for stamp duty reform Professionals in the property sector are.. >> 14.10.2009 Deadline approaching for paper Tax Returns Individuals are being reminded that they.. >> 14.10.2009 Interest rates 'set to remain low' Interest rates are likely to remain at a.. >> 30.09.2009 Government to extend car scrappage scheme The Government has announced it will ext.. >> 30.09.2009 Court rules in favour of default retirement age Employers will still be able to force ol.. >> 23.09.2009 Business issues warning following sick leave ruling The Confederation of British Industry (C.. >> 16.09.2009 Darling to ‘broaden sources of finance’ for businesses More medium-sized firms could soon gain .. >> 16.09.2009 HMRC issues new warning over fake emails HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is warning.. >> 09.09.2009 Business remains cautious on economic recovery prospects While the UK economy may be showing sign.. >> 07.09.2009 Late payment fee for inheritance tax 'to rise to 3%' The interest chargeable on late payments.. >> 07.09.2009 Share option tax breaks ‘to continue until 2018’ Tax breaks designed to help small busine.. >> 07.09.2009 Fuel duty rises by 2p a litre The price of fuel has risen by 2p a litr.. >> 29.07.2009 Millions of workers affected by incorrect tax codes Millions of workers in the UK are expect.. >> 29.07.2009 HMRC defers £3.17bn in tax payments HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has deferr.. >> 22.07.2009 Revenue sees surge in VAT overpayment claims UK companies have submitted claims to re.. >> 01.07.2009 Cheque guarantee cards to be phased out Cheque guarantee cards could become obso.. >> 24.06.2009 Takeover fraud ‘burgeoning in the recession’ The fraud prevention service Cifas has r.. >> 24.06.2009 Bank lending slumps to record low Lending to companies has fallen to its l.. >> 17.06.2009 CBI: UK economic recovery not expected until 2010 Despite recent signs that the economy ma.. >> 16.06.2009 Minimum wage could ‘cut number of apprenticeships’ Plans to set a national minimum wage (NM.. >> 12.06.2009 Revenue tax campaign ‘to target undeclared UK income’ HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) may extend.. >> 12.06.2009 Recession cuts number of higher rate taxpayers The number of higher rate taxpayers in t.. >> 03.06.2009 Plans to extend paternity leave ‘put on hold’ Plans to give fathers extended paternity.. >> 27.05.2009 Older workers 'concerned about retirement prospects' Nearly half of workers over the age of 5.. >> 27.05.2009 Revenue 'ramps up the pressure' on offshore accounts HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is seeking a.. >> 20.05.2009 Car scrappage scheme gets underway The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) h.. >> 20.05.2009 Bank predicts ‘slow’ economic recovery The UK’s economic recovery is likely to .. >> 13.05.2009 Bank injects extra £50bn into ailing economy The Bank of England has announced it wil.. >> 13.05.2009 Minimum wage to rise from October The main adult rate of the UK national m.. >> 06.05.2009 Poll reveals small firms ‘disappointed’ by Budget Many small firms have been left disappoi.. >> 29.04.2009 Treasury defends Budget forecasts Treasury officials have defended the eco.. >> 29.04.2009 UK retains working time opt-out The UK has retained the right to 'opt ou.. >> 23.04.2009 2009 Budget: The business reaction Business leaders have given mixed reacti.. >> 23.04.2009 2009 Budget: The political reaction Opposition leaders have given their reac.. >> 23.04.2009 Darling defiant in face of recession Chancellor Alistair Darling has unveiled.. >> 21.04.2009 VAT cut has ‘boosted sales’ The Government’s VAT cut has led to a ‘r.. >> 08.04.2009 New tax legislation is introduced A plethora of changes to tax legislation.. >> 08.04.2009 Brown paves the way for ‘green’ Budget This year’s Budget will contain a series.. >> 01.04.2009 Changes to flexible working will benefit 4.5 million Some 4.5 million parents will gain the r.. >> 25.03.2009 CBI calls for ‘confidence-building Budget’ The Confederation of British Industry (C.. >> 04.03.2009 Business group calls for national minimum wage freeze The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) h.. >> 04.03.2009 '500 banks could be targeted' in offshore tax amnesty Up to 500 financial institutions could b.. >> 25.02.2009 Businesses urged not to cut back on pension payments The UK Pensions Regulator has advised bu.. >> 25.02.2009 HMRC launches online tax help for small firms HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has launch.. >> 18.02.2009 Budget date set for 22 April Chancellor Alistair Darling will present.. >> 13.02.2009 'More measures needed' to help small businesses Business groups are urging the Governmen.. >> 13.02.2009 Savings rates slump to new low The return paid on many savings accounts.. >> 04.02.2009 Increase in late filing penalties Companies will now incur tougher penalti.. >> 28.01.2009 HMRC cuts interest rates on overpaid tax to 0% HM Revenue & Customs is to cut the level.. >> 21.01.2009 Tax return fines ‘could reach £479m’ The Treasury is expected to net £479 mil.. >> 14.01.2009 Government unveils £20bn loan scheme for business A multi-billion pound aid package design.. >> 07.01.2009 Business leaders call for freeze on minimum wage The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) h.. >> 06.01.2009 Lenders predict sharp rise in mortgage arrears The number of people behind with their m.. >> 17.12.2008 Red tape deters small enterprises Small firms are reluctant to employ staf.. >> 17.12.2008 New banking guidelines ‘to help small firms’ The British Banking Association (BBA) ha.. >> 10.12.2008 Bank of England cuts interest rates to 2% The Bank of England has slashed interest.. >> 03.12.2008 Discounts ‘fail to tempt’ shoppers New data reveals consumer activity decli.. >> 03.12.2008 Small firms ‘reluctant’ to pass on VAT cut, warns business group Small retailers may be reluctant to refl.. >> 26.11.2008 Mortgage lending down by 52% in October Mortgage lending more than halved in Oct.. >> 26.11.2008 Darling cuts VAT to 15% Alistair Darling has slashed VAT from 17.. >> 26.11.2008 Interest rates could be cut even further In their last meeting on 6 November, the.. >> 25.11.2008 2008 PBR: Darling takes steps to 'shorten the slowdown' Set against a backdrop of global economi.. >> 25.11.2008 2008 PBR: the business reaction Measures outlined in the Chancellor’s Pr.. >> 25.11.2008 2008 PBR: Opposition warns against 'buy now, pay later' plans Opposition members have criticised Chanc.. >> 20.11.2008 Buy-to-let landlords facing difficulties A new report by credit ratings agency St.. >> 12.11.2008 High street sales ‘lowest in three years’ The high street has suffered its worst s.. >> 12.11.2008 UK interest rates slashed to 50-year low The Bank of England has slashed interest.. >> 05.11.2008 Darling announces £4bn boost for business An extra £4 billion worth of finance is .. >> 30.10.2008 HMRC relaxes self assessment penalty rules Individuals wishing to submit their self.. >> 22.10.2008 Businesses to face tougher health and safety penalties Employers caught breaking health and saf.. >> 22.10.2008 Pension payments decline as Brits rein in spending Millions of Britons are risking their fi.. >> 15.10.2008 Bank of England cuts interest rates The Bank of England has slashed interest.. >> 08.10.2008 Savings to be guaranteed up to £50,000 The Financial Services Authority (FSA) h.. >> 08.10.2008 Important changes to self assessment tax system Important changes to self assessment tax.. >> 01.10.2008 Raft of new business regulations come into force A plethora of new regulations affecting .. >> 01.10.2008 Small business running costs ‘double UK inflation rate’ Small business running costs are increas.. >> 24.09.2008 Banks lending to small firms despite ‘credit crunch’ Despite the current economic turbulence,.. >> 18.09.2008 Business confidence slumps to new low As fears of a recession intensify, lates.. >> 10.09.2008 Interest rates decision ‘an opportunity missed’, claims FPB The Bank of England’s decision to keep i.. >> 10.09.2008 Millions to benefit from tax rebate More than 22 million taxpayers will rece.. >> 10.09.2008 Small firms ‘confused’ by National Minimum Wage Many small business owners are still bem.. >> 03.09.2008 HMRC issues Self Assessment deadline reminder HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has issued a.. >> 03.09.2008 Stamp duty scrapped for properties under £175,000 Stamp duty has been suspended on propert.. >> 27.08.2008 Household income drops £2,500 as credit crunch bites UK households are £2,500 worse off this .. >> 27.08.2008 Retail group sets out PBR plans to boost consumer spending The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has .. >> 20.08.2008 Committee calls for VAT reform to reduce business waste Changes to the VAT regime could substant.. >> 20.08.2008 Figures show sharp rise in unemployment The number of Britons out of work and cl.. >> 13.08.2008 Energy firms ‘exploiting SMEs,’ claims BCC Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs.. >> 06.08.2008 Changes to R&D Tax Credits come into force Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs.. >> 06.08.2008 Firms urged to prepare for PAYE changes Employers have been advised to prepare f.. >> 30.07.2008 New mortgage approvals fall to record low New mortgage approvals by the major bank.. >> 30.07.2008 Family firms ‘vital’ to success of UK economy Greater emphasis should be placed on the.. >> 09.07.2008 British businesses face ‘serious risk’ of recession Britain is at ‘serious risk’ of a recess.. >> 09.07.2008 Darling to increase protection for savers Chancellor Alistair Darling has outlined.. >> 03.07.2008 Treasury Committee calls for ‘more action’ to help 10p tax losers The Government must do more to help low-.. >> 18.06.2008 CBI cuts economic growth forecasts The Confederation of British Industry (C.. >> 12.06.2008 UK workers’ income ‘to fall by 53%’ upon retirement’ The average UK worker is likely to see t.. >> 04.06.2008 HMRC raises advisory fuel rates HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has raised.. >> 29.05.2008 Faster banking payment service is launched A new payments service that reduces the .. >> 29.05.2008 Treasury urged to scrap fuel tax increase The rising price of oil means that Gover.. >> 21.05.2008 Government to extend flexible working rights Some 4.5 million more workers will soon .. >> 14.05.2008 Personal tax allowance to increase by £600 The Chancellor has unveiled plans to inc.. >> 07.05.2008 Chancellor unveils plans for business-Government forum A new business-Government working group .. >> 30.04.2008 Court backs OFT over ‘unfair’ bank charges A High Court judge has ruled in favour o.. >> 30.04.2008 Chancellor unveils concessionary tax deal Government plans to compensate those adv.. >> 23.04.2008 Business group seeks to raise profile of corporation tax debate The business community has urged MPs to .. >> 16.04.2008 Pensions provide only ‘modest’ income The latest findings from the Office for .. >> 16.04.2008 Business welcomes interest rate cut Business groups have applauded the Bank .. >> 10.04.2008 Small firms ‘failing to plan’ for the unexpected UK firms are at risk of going out of bus.. >> 10.04.2008 ‘Tough’ new credit rules come into force The Consumer Credit Act 2006 has seen it.. >> 02.04.2008 Get ready for new regulations, businesses warned Smaller firms are being urged to prepare.. >> 26.03.2008 Darling defends economic growth forecasts Chancellor Alistair Darling has maintain.. >> 26.03.2008 Small firms record ‘dip in profits’ Small firms are reporting a decline in p.. >> 19.03.2008 Business welcomes Enterprise White Paper Business groups have applauded the Gover.. >> 13.03.2008 2008 Budget Report: the political reaction ‘The cost of living is going up and Labo.. >> 13.03.2008 2008 Budget: Darling’s design for a ‘greener’ future Billed as a ‘responsible’ and ‘green’ Bu.. >> 13.03.2008 2008 Budget Report: the business reaction The Chancellor’s relationship with the e.. >> 13.03.2008 2008 Budget Report: Darling downgrades economic growth forecasts In his maiden Budget speech Chancellor A.. >> 10.03.2008 New service to enable same-day cash transfers Consumers who make cash transfers over t.. >> 20.02.2008 FSB in final plea ahead of 2008 Budget Britain’s largest business organisation .. >> 13.02.2008 Non-dom tax changes to ‘cost Treasury £2bn’ The Government’s proposed reform of the .. >> 06.02.2008 Darling fixes date for 2008 Budget Chancellor Alistair Darling will deliver.. >> 30.01.2008 Darling confirms capital gains tax reforms Alistair Darling has told MPs that he wi.. >> 30.01.2008 Online tax return filing ‘safe and secure’ insists HMRC HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has defend.. >> 23.01.2008 Government urged to reconsider new rules on ‘income shifting’ Prime Minister Gordon Brown is facing pr.. >> 16.01.2008 Businesses in ‘complete confusion’ over capital gains uncertainty Businesses in ‘complete confusion’ over .. >> 16.01.2008 Submit tax returns early to avoid potential ‘chaos’ As tax workers prepare to vote on whethe.. >> 09.01.2008 Small businesses ‘hit hardest’ by rising fuel costs With the price of petrol at a record hig.. >> 03.01.2008 British businesses to face a ‘difficult’ 2008 British businesses are likely to experie.. >> 20.12.2007 Businesses ‘undervalue’ computer skills, says Microsoft The importance of good computer skills i.. >> 13.12.2007 Employment Bill receives warm reception Government plans to increase protection .. >> 06.12.2007 Outstanding tax returns cost Government billions HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has failed.. >> 21.11.2007 25 million records lost in data security breach Two computer discs containing the person.. >> 21.11.2007 FPB welcomes delay to Companies Act The Forum of Private Business (FPB) has .. >> 14.11.2007 Online spending reaches record high Online spending in the UK is expected to.. >> 08.11.2007 Darling defends strength of UK economy Alistair Darling has defended the streng.. >> 31.10.2007 FPB urges Prime Minister to listen to smaller businesses The Forum of Private Business (FPB) has .. >> 24.10.2007 Government to review pension schemes The Government has unveiled plans to red.. >> 22.10.2007 Business groups ‘left reeling’ by tax reforms Leading business groups have criticised .. >> 10.10.2007 Political opposition parties have given their reactions to the 2007 Pre-Budget Report. Shadow Chancellor George Osbourne has di.. >> 10.10.2007 Darling pledges to maintain ‘economic stability’ In delivering his first Pre-Budget Repor.. >> 03.10.2007 Increase in minimum wage comes into force Over a million workers will benefit as t.. >> 03.10.2007 New rules to guarantee savings Chancellor Alistair Darling has outlined.. >> 27.09.2007 Inheritance tax to hit '135 more homes a day' New research has suggested that the numb.. >> 27.09.2007 Taxman homes in on offshore accounts HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is widening .. >> 19.09.2007 New single penalty regime for incorrect tax returns A new single penalty regime is coming in.. >> 05.09.2007 Business group calls for payment of e-filing incentives The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB).. >> 05.09.2007 Minimum wage laws see first criminal prosecution The owner of a children's nursery has be.. >> 29.08.2007 One in four people 'have no savings' Britain is not a nation of savers, accor.. >> 22.08.2007 Same-day banking system 'suffers delays' Plans to introduce a system of same-day .. >> 22.08.2007 Revenue withdraws VAT recovery on home computers HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has publishe.. >> 15.08.2007 Business group calls for action on small business issues The Institute of Directors (IoD) has rel.. >> 15.08.2007 Pensions go back into the black The UK pensions ‘black hole’ could final.. >> 08.08.2007 Revenue to target 100,000 offshore account holders HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is to target.. >> 06.08.2007 HMRC threatens to close 'loophole' following Arctic Systems decision With the Law Lords finally ruling in fav.. >> 06.08.2007 Government releases guidance on new holiday entitlement The Department for Business, Enterprise .. >> 13.07.2007 HMRC plans to take unpaid tax directly from bank accounts Money owed to the taxman could be taken .. >> 28.06.2007 Brown's new Government 'must put small firms first' As Gordon Brown leaves behind the positi.. >> 21.06.2007 Cap set for Personal Accounts pension scheme The Government's Personal Accounts pensi.. >> 21.06.2007 DTI outlines plans to extend holiday entitlement The Government has released its latest p.. >> 13.06.2007 Offshore account holders 'must declare their accounts' Thousands of people who have undisclosed.. >> 13.06.2007 Workers plan to postpone retirement beyond 65 A survey has found that more than a thir.. >> 07.06.2007 Landmark tax case returns to the courtroom A long-running tax dispute between HM Re.. >> 24.05.2007 Small businesses 'could face surprise tax raids' Small businesses could be faced with une.. >> 10.05.2007 Firms 'unaware' of R&D tax relief Many small businesses are missing out po.. >> 03.05.2007 Workers warned over 'pensions poverty' Many UK workers are running the risk of .. >> 25.04.2007 Report expresses concerns over Budget measures A new report has expressed concerns over.. >> 19.04.2007 HMRC announces 'tax amnesty' for offshore income HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has announce.. >> 11.04.2007 Business group issues warning on 'Red Tape Friday' Red tape remains a key concern for SMEs,.. >> 05.04.2007 New Construction Industry Scheme rules take effect After being delayed by a year, the new C.. >> 05.04.2007 Cash Accounting Scheme extended for small firms Changes to the VAT Cash Accounting Schem.. >> 28.03.2007 The Budget Debate: business winners and losers The 2007 Budget represented a mixed bag .. >> 22.03.2007 Business reacts to Budget measures Business groups have given a mixed react.. >> 22.03.2007 Budget 2007: The political response Opposition leaders have given their resp.. >> 22.03.2007 A Budget for business? Chancellor Gordon Brown has presented hi.. >> 14.03.2007 UK economy 'reaches a fork in the road' The Institute of Directors (IoD) has iss.. >> 07.03.2007 CBI calls for corporation tax cut The Confederation of British Industry (C.. >> 07.03.2007 National Minimum Wage to rise again The National Minimum Wage will rise by 1.. >> 28.02.2007 Business red tape burden 'exceeds £55bn' A new study suggests that the regulatory.. >> 22.02.2007 Budget date set for 21 March Chancellor Gordon Brown will deliver his.. >> 21.02.2007 Business calls on Government to close '£17bn transport gap' The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) h.. >> 21.02.2007 SMEs told to plan for the unexpected Small businesses are failing to take suf.. >> 21.02.2007 Business leaders call for 'radical action' on tax Inheritance tax should be abolished, and.. >> 14.02.2007 VAT scheme extended for SMEs The Government has announced the extensi.. >> 07.02.2007 Self assessment figures 'hit new record’ 150,000 online self assessment tax retur.. >> 17.01.2007 Holiday entitlements set to rise The Government has announced proposals t.. >> 17.01.2007 Inflation hits 10-year high UK inflation jumped to a 10-year high of.. >> 10.01.2007 Business reacts to new minimum wage fines The Government has announced a clampdown.. >> 03.01.2007 Political changes ‘mean business uncertainty’ Forthcoming changes to the political lan.. >> 03.01.2007 Union threatens self-assessment strike action One of the UK’s largest civil service un.. >> 03.01.2007 Small business presents New Year Resolutions The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB).. >> 14.12.2006 New pension plans published New plans to automatically enrol workers.. >> 07.12.2006 Business responds to Pre-Budget Report Business groups have given a mixed respo.. >> 07.12.2006 Pre-Budget Report 'upbeat on the economy Chancellor Gordon Brown has delivered an.. >> 07.12.2006 Pre-Budget: the political reaction Opposition parties have given their reac.. >> 16.11.2006 Business reacts to Queen's Speech Business groups have given their reactio.. >> 16.11.2006 New rules for bank cheques announced New rules have been agreed to enforce ma.. >> 09.11.2006 Business group calls for Pre-Budget tax cut The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) h.. >> 27.10.2006 Business welcomes tax pledges Business groups have welcomed proposals .. >> 23.10.2006 'Protect your identity', businesses warned Small businesses must do more to protect.. >> 04.10.2006 Landmark age laws come into force New legislation outlawing age discrimina.. >> 04.10.2006 A raft of new employment regulations As a raft of new employment regulations .. >> 28.09.2006 Firms 'unprepared' for age discrimination laws As new laws banning age discrimination i.. >> 28.09.2006 Business warns of minimum wage impact Business groups have issued a warning ab.. >> 26.09.2006 Young people 'face 50% tax bill' Future generations of graduates could fa.. >> 26.09.2006 Business welcomes new energy institute The Confederation of British Industry (C.. >> 19.09.2006 'IHT burden' referred to European Court The issue of inheritance tax (IHT) has c.. >> 28.08.2006 Calls for inheritance tax ‘to be scrapped’ The issue of inheritance tax has once ag.. >> 21.08.2006 Businesses 'failing to claim' tax breaks Many businesses are failing to claim the.. >> 25.07.2006 Government accepts revised tax return deadline The deadline for filing self assessment .. >> 03.07.2006 Government scraps sick pay plans The Department for Work and Pensions has.. >> 03.07.2006 Small business welcomes new Government portal The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB).. >> 30.06.2006 Small business urges Tax Return rethink Small business groups have welcomed the .. >> 30.06.2006 Workers set for annual leave boost Plans to allow workers the right to rece.. >> 07.06.2006 Company Law Reform Bill sparks some concerns Business groups have given a mixed react.. >> 31.05.2006 Major pension reforms unveiled The state pension age is to rise to 68 f.. >> 26.05.2006 Employers to pay for workplace injuries Employers could be forced to reimburse t.. >> 16.03.2005 Budget 2005 Budget 2005 >> 17.01.2005 The Tax Man and Charity Unless you give money to a charity in a .. >>   Sign up for our Newsletter! >> © Robb Ferguson 2010 | Legal Notice