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14 Feb

Small firms call for £3,000 apprentices incentive

Increasing the financial incentive for small businesses to employee apprentices could increase uptake, according to the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB).

13 Feb

UK economy grows at end of 2024

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

Business group urges government to help firms grow

The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has urged the government to help firms grow and 'get Britain thriving'.

11 Feb

Business tax compliance costs £15 billion a year

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

Firms face increasing cyber security risk, warns BCC

UK businesses face increased cyber security risks without stronger engagement with government, the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has warned.

07 Feb

Rate cut brings 'measure of relief' to business

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

£35 million added to State Pension pots

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

Firms call for reduction in tax burden on business

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

11.5 million file self assessment by 31 January deadline

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

British household wealth increases to £13.6 trillion

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

Trade strategy 'prize is huge', says BCC

If the government gets its trade strategy right the 'prize is huge', the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has said.

30 Jan

Pension reforms to 'unlock billions' in government growth agenda

New rules will give more flexibility over how occupational defined benefit pension schemes are managed, according to the government.

29 Jan

UK firms expecting slowdown, CBI finds

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

Government commissions review of Loan Charge

The government has commissioned an independent review of the Loan Charge.

27 Jan

Consumer confidence falls to lowest point in over a year

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

3.4 million still to file self assessment returns as deadline approaches

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

Parliamentary watchdog accuses HMRC of 'degrading' phone services

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 reveals exports fell flat at end of 2024

Data published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) recently showed that UK exports fell flat towards the end of last year.

21 Jan

IMF upgrades UK outlook

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has upgraded its growth forecast for the UK economy this year.

20 Jan

Flexibility in English and Maths rules would increase take up of apprenticeships

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

Business group outlines pro-growth measures

The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has proposed a set of pro-growth measures to some of the UK's leading regulators.

16 Jan

UK economy returns to growth in November

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 dips to 2.5% in December

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

Government to 'unleash' AI to boost growth

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has indicated that the government intends to use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to help boost UK growth.

13 Jan

CIOT calls on government to rewrite unfair VAT rules

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

Optimism wanes as Budget measures affect investment

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

92% of employers 'concerned about Employment Rights Bill'

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

Significant amount of businesses worried about tax hikes

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

5.4 million yet to file their self assessment tax return

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 leaders remain cautious on the outlook for the year ahead

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

Government must reset EU trade relations, urges BCC

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

Over 40,000 file self assessment over the Christmas break

More than 40,000 taxpayers completed their self assessment returns over the Christmas break, according to figures from HMRC.

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