14 Feb
Increasing the financial incentive for small businesses to employee apprentices could increase uptake, according to the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB).
13 Feb
The UK economy grew by 0.1% in the final quarter of 2024, according to the latest data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
12 Feb
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has urged the government to help firms grow and 'get Britain thriving'.
11 Feb
An increasingly complex tax system is costing UK businesses an estimated £15.4 billion a year in compliance, according to a report from the National Audit Office (NAO).
10 Feb
UK businesses face increased cyber security risks without stronger engagement with government, the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has warned.
07 Feb
Businesses will get a 'measure of relief' after interest rates were cut by the Bank of England, the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) said.
06 Feb
People plugging gaps in their National Insurance contributions (NICs) have added £35 million to their State Pensions since last April, according to figures from HMRC.
05 Feb
A survey carried out by the Institute of Directors (IoD) has revealed that a significant number of UK firms want a reduction in the tax burden on business.
04 Feb
More than 11.5 million taxpayers beat the self assessment deadline to file their tax return for the 2023/24 tax year by 31 January and avoid a £100 late filing penalty, according to HMRC's data.
03 Feb
Data published by the Wealth and Assets Survey (WAS) has showed that British household wealth hit a record high of £13.6 trillion in the two years to March 2022.
31 Jan
If the government gets its trade strategy right the 'prize is huge', the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has said.
30 Jan
New rules will give more flexibility over how occupational defined benefit pension schemes are managed, according to the government.
29 Jan
UK firms are expecting to reduce both output and hiring this quarter, according to a survey conducted by the Confederation of British Industry (CBI).
28 Jan
The government has commissioned an independent review of the Loan Charge.
27 Jan
Confidence amongst consumers in the UK economy has fallen to its lowest point in over a year, according to data published by market research firm GfK.
24 Jan
There are still 3.4 million self assessment taxpayers who are yet to file their tax return for 2023/24 with the deadline fast approaching, according to HMRC.
23 Jan
Parliament's spending watchdog has accused HMRC of deliberately running down its phone services to force people to use its digital services, according to a report.
22 Jan
Data published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) recently showed that UK exports fell flat towards the end of last year.
21 Jan
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has upgraded its growth forecast for the UK economy this year.
20 Jan
Almost threequarters of UK business say they should be able to decide whether adult apprentices should be required to undertake English and Maths qualifications, according to a recent poll by the Institute of Directors (IoD).
17 Jan
The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has proposed a set of pro-growth measures to some of the UK's leading regulators.
16 Jan
The UK economy grew for the first time in three months, driven in part by a boost in trade for pubs and restaurants, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
15 Jan
UK inflation dipped in December for the first time in three months, according to the latest data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
14 Jan
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has indicated that the government intends to use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to help boost UK growth.
13 Jan
The Chartered Institute of Taxation (CIOT) is calling on the government to address unfair tax rules as interest rates on late payments rise.
10 Jan
A survey carried out by the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) has revealed that optimism in the UK financial services sector fell at its quickest pace since September 2022.
09 Jan
A survey carried out by the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has suggested that nine in ten small employers have concerns about measures included in the Employment Rights Bill.
08 Jan
Data published by the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has revealed that 63% of businesses are concerned about tax hikes, including the rise in employers' National Insurance Contributions (NICs).
07 Jan
With less than a month to go, 5.4 million taxpayers still need to complete their self assessment tax return to avoid penalties, HMRC has warned.
06 Jan
Business leader optimism rose slightly in December but remains at a low point, according to the Institute of Directors' (IoD) latest Economic Confidence Index.
03 Jan
The need for the UK government to reset trade relations with the EU is increasing, according to a report from the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC).
02 Jan
More than 40,000 taxpayers completed their self assessment returns over the Christmas break, according to figures from HMRC.
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