Business leaders think that an over-complicated tax system is holding their growth back more than high UK taxation, a survey by accountancy and business advisory firm, Azets, has shown. The survey of around 400 UK business leaders by the firm (which has offices across the North West, including in … [Read more...]
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Sole traders and landlords earning more than £30,000 urged to get ready for Making Tax Digital
With six months to go until being required to use Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax, sole traders and landlords with a turnover more than £30,000 per year are being urged prepare for the changes. HMRC is encouraging taxpayers who think they will be affected by the changes to start preparing … [Read more...]
8 in 10 employees believe flexible working important in a job, finds Acas survey
A new survey by Acas has revealed that nearly 8 in 10 employees (78%) said that flexible working was important in a job ahead of a consultation by the organisation to update its Code of Practice for employers responding to flexible working requests. The poll, conducted by YouGov on Acas' behalf, … [Read more...]
Applications open for scheme to support manufacturers with electricity bills
Applications have now opened for eligible manufacturers to sign up for government support from the British Industrial Competitiveness Scheme (BICS) that could help reduce electricity bills by up to 25%. Businesses have until 30th November to register to receive support from April 2027. In … [Read more...]
SMEs to get £2000 boost when taking on young apprentices
Smaller businesses hiring apprentices aged 24 and under will receive a £2,000 grant for each young person they take on to help cover costs related to their employment. Backed by the Federation of Small Businesses, the scheme will help non-levy paying employers, which are typically small- and … [Read more...]
Azets restructuring and insolvency partner explains the August rise in corporate insolvencies
With corporate insolvencies rising to 1,946 in August, 0.6% more than in the previous month, Jonathan Amor, a restructuring and insolvency partner at Azets, explains why businesses may have struggled this summer. Corporate insolvency numbers hit a four-month high in August, driven by a rise in … [Read more...]
HMRC webinars to explain how salary sacrifice affects minimum wage rules
HMRC is hosting upcoming webinars to help businesses ensure that they don't fall foul of National Minimum Wage regulations when running salary sacrifice schemes. For businesses running salary sacrifice schemes, if the scheme is not managed correctly, it could lead to National Minimum Wage (NMW) … [Read more...]
New scheme to launch to expand ticket acceptance when trains are cancelled
From Sunday 20th September 2026, rail passengers will have greater flexibility to continue journeys with ticket acceptance assured across operators when trains are cancelled. Currently passengers whose tickets restrict their journeys to specific departures or rail operating companies must wait … [Read more...]
Passkeys rolled out to make access government services online more secure
Faster and more secure passkeys are being rolled out for the more than 23 million people accessing government services online through the GOV.UK One Login service. Passkeys allow for users to sign into the service using their fingerprint, face ID or PIN instead of a password, allowing for faster … [Read more...]
Manchester Airports Group among businesses calling on Chancellor to close UK investment gap
A group of major transport businesses, leaders and infrastructure investors have written jointly to the Chancellor John Healey, calling on him to cultivate the conditions needed for long-term private investment in the UK. The letter, the signatories of which include the CEOs of Manchester … [Read more...]
Consultation launched on plans to cut reporting requirements for small businesses
A government consultation has launched on plans to reform corporate reporting requirements, exempting small businesses from audits, and moving to a digital-first approach for shareholder communications. While corporate reporting keeps firms transparent and ensures investors are well informed … [Read more...]
£10 Million Hospitality Grant Scheme launched to support new ventures
A new £10 million three-year Hospitality Grant Scheme has launched for applications to support new ventures, as well as projects that bring vacant premises back into use, or support training programmes in the sector. The government grant scheme recognises the importance of hospitality in … [Read more...]
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