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September 26, 2014
NEA helps 53,000 to start up their own firms
More than 53,000 new businesses have been set up thanks to a government scheme that helps people on benefits start their own enterprises.
September 26, 2014
Does Britain need a pay rise?
Last week, a group of business leaders called for the National Minimum Wage to rise at a faster rate. Now, Ed Miliband has promised to raise the rate to £8.00 by 2020 if Labour wins the election.
September 26, 2014
Miliband pledges 'equal rights' for self-employed
Ed Miliband has promised that a future Labour government will give self-employed people the same rights as employees.
September 26, 2014
HMRC scheme to simplify EU VAT compliance
Businesses supplying digital services across the European Union will be able to register for a new HMRC online VAT service from 20 October, to save them from having to register VAT separately in every country where they do business.
September 26, 2014
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September 19, 2014
Small business groups react to Scottish 'No'
Business groups in the UK have given their reactions to yesterday's referendum vote against Scottish independence.
September 19, 2014
Businesses unite to call for rate reform
More than 100 businesses and business groups have joined the British Retail Consortium to call for a fundamental reform of the business rates system.
September 19, 2014
Thousands of SMEs unprepared for new EU VAT rules
Major EU VAT rule changes that will affect thousands of UK ecommerce firms come into force in January 2015, yet many businesses are completely unprepared.
September 19, 2014
Giving small firms the tools to tackle cyber crime
The government has teamed up with the Open University to launch a free online course to raise awareness of cyber security and help business owners improve their knowledge and skills.
September 19, 2014
Small businesses show record levels of confidence
Small firms are more confident than ever about their immediate prospects, according to the latest survey results from the Federation of Small Businesses.
September 19, 2014
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September 12, 2014
New in-year penalties for late RTI returns
Employers with fewer than 50 employees will face automated in-year penalties for late real-time PAYE returns from 6 March 2015, HMRC has announced.
September 12, 2014
Optimistic manufacturers focus on domestic sales
Small manufacturers are set to make the most of a strengthening UK economy by focusing on domestic markets for their future growth, according to the latest Manufacturing Advisory Service Barometer.
September 12, 2014
UKTI to help firms “sell while they sleep”
A new government e-Exporting Programme promises to deliver a suite of services to help UK businesses take advantage of online commerce and boost international sales.
September 12, 2014
Unexpected rise in restaurant insolvencies
The number of restaurant insolvencies has jumped by 15% over the past 12 months even though overall business insolvencies fell in the same period, according to accountants Moore Stephens.
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