The British Business Bank has launched a campaign to alert and encourage SMEs to make the most of the commercial benefits of investing in decarbonisation.
Bank campaign launched as businesses baffled by carbon jargon
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Hospitality sector welcomes new law to help tackle commercial rent arrears
The introduction of new legislation to protect businesses forced to close or partially close during the pandemic has been welcomed by a leading hospitality trade body.
Latest deadline for Making Tax Digital for VAT comes into force imminently
A major change in the way VAT is reported comes into force from tomorrow. Every small business that charges VAT will have to file accounts through the HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) Making Tax Digital (MTD) system.
How the Spring Statement will affect businesses and individuals
The Chancellor’s Spring Statement has attracted a mixed reaction, with some tax changes going ahead, some promised later and a hoped for move on VAT in the hospitality sector not appearing.
Real-time online sanctions tracker to assist importers and exporters
As the war in Ukraine rages, UK SMEs are facing new import and export headaches on top of any problems already being experienced with Brexit.
How can your business boost its revenue?
Raising revenue is often one of the key objectives for small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs), however it can be a difficult process to navigate. Read more
Huge majority back move to keep hospitality VAT at 12.5 per cent
The British public is overwhelmingly in support of the temporary 12.5 per cent rate of VAT for hospitality being retained.
Large number of businesses looking to recruit more staff
It is perhaps a sign of confidence returning to the UK economy that a significant number of British businesses believe they will be recruiting staff over the coming year.
Tax planning for 2022 – what you need to know
No one wants to pay more tax than they are required to and yet every year hundreds of thousands of taxpayers miss out on opportunities to reduce their tax bill.
The clock is now ticking down to the end of the tax year in April, and with many experiencing a squeeze on living standards, there has never been a better time to plan for tax.
Right to work: Government to launch virtual identification scheme to support employers
A new digital identity scheme will help employers carry out right to work checks, it has been announced.