Autumn Statement Summary 2023
The Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, delivered his Autumn Statement on Wednesday 22 November. Our summary boils his 110 different proposals down to a concise report of the key points. The Autumn…
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Latest guidance for employers
HMRC has published the latest issue of the Employer Bulletin. The October issue has information on various topics, including: Please contact us for help with tax matters. Internet link: Employer Bulletin
Hybrid and remote working here to stay
A large majority of UK business leaders plan to offer employees remote and hybrid working in the long-term, according to the Institute of Directors (IoD). A survey conducted by the IoD…
Many firms still facing recruitment problems
Many UK firms are still facing hiring issues as a result of challenging economic conditions, according to a report from the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC). 73% of firms surveyed by…
Inflation rate holds steady as UK economy grows
The UK’s rate of inflation held steady in September while the nation’s economy grew the month before, according to the latest figures from the Office of National Statistics (ONS). The…
Online platforms should sign up to Prompt Payment Code
Online platforms should commit to paying small businesses within a maximum of thirty days in line with the Prompt Payment Code, according to the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB). The…
Chancellor must use Autumn Statement to cement commitment to small firms
The Chancellor should cement the government’s commitment to small businesses in his Autumn Statement, according to the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB). The FSB has called for a strong stand…
Interest rates held as inflation falls
The UK’s base rate of interest was held at 5.25% in September as the rate of inflation fell to 6.7% in the year to August 2023. The fall in the rate…
SMEs ‘struggling to access finance’
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are struggling to access finance and working capital, according to a report published by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA). The ACCA’s data showed…
Less than 1% of small firms receiving net zero help
Less than 1% of small firms have benefitted from key local support schemes across England on net zero, according to research from the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) and Warwick Business…
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