Banks have been accused of “pulling up the drawbridge” on lending to small businesses.
Loans to small businesses drop to lowest level on record


Banks have been accused of “pulling up the drawbridge” on lending to small businesses.

With the price of fuel continually rising, along with the sale of new petrol and diesel cars ending in 2030, the popularity of electric cars is rocketing.

The move by the Government to make pavement licences permanent presents an opportunity for the hard-pressed hospitality industry.

There has been a fall in investment of around 12 per cent in the Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS), largely caused by the effects of the pandemic.

Without being motivated by business goals, it could be easy for the business to become stagnant.

When it comes to purchasing and expensing a garden office, you may be wondering if your company can cover the costs.
Whilst this is possible, there are the following caveats and issues to contend with that you should keep in mind.

Student finance appears to be an issue that regularly changes, meaning those in charge of payroll for businesses must adapt to keep up.

When starting up a hospitality business, it is important to factor in that some customers may choose to tip members of staff.

If you are a contractor working in the construction industry you are likely to rely on the services of subcontractors – but what rules do you need to consider when paying them?

Discovery assessments look set to be applied to the High-Income Benefit Charge under new legislation set out by the Government.