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…
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…
The largest overhaul of alcohol duty in 140 years sees drinks taxed by strength rather than category from 1 August. It also sees the introduction of Small Producer Relief, which aims to…
There was a glimmer of good news halfway through the year as the June inflation figure dipped below 8%. While the pace of rising interest rates may be slowing, the…
New company car advisory fuel rates have been published and took effect from 1 June 2023. The guidance states: ‘you can use the previous rates for up to one month from…
It’s taking a while to shake off colder temperatures, although there are glimpses of warmer weather ahead. The same might be said of the economy, with the Office for Budget…
The UK’s business groups largely welcomed the measures taken in the Chancellor’s Spring Budget. The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) branded the Budget as a ‘strong second act’ in Mr Hunt’s plan for…
The Spring Budget was delivered by the Chancellor Jeremy Hunt on Wednesday 15 March. After presenting a Budget-in-all-but name with the Autumn Statement, the Spring Budget was delivered against the…
Following Jeremy Hunt’s budget earlier today we have summarised below the key announcements he has made: Our full detailed guide on the Budget and our Tax Tables will be on…
The Plymouth and South Devon freeport has received final government approval. It will now receive up to £25 million in seed funding to help boost investment and support the growth…
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