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One week left to register for Self Assessment Tax Return

Customers who are preparing to submit a Self Assessment tax return for the first time need to register by 5 October. HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is reminding customers that time is running out to register for Self Assessment tax return. Anyone submitting a Self Assessment tax return for the … [Read more...]

New measures set to boost funding for small businesses

New laws to boost funding for small businesses and arm them against unfair contracts that stop them raising money from unpaid invoices will be put to Parliament today Small Business Minister Kelly Tolhurst will today (Monday 10 September) put forward new laws to arm small businesses against … [Read more...]

Hallidays Newswire looks at Making Tax Digital

Stockport based Hallidays have published the September edition of their Newswire including HMRC's work with software suppliers in preparation for Making Tax Digital.  As part of Making Tax Digital, businesses registered for VAT with a taxable turnover above the VAT registration threshold of £85,000 … [Read more...]

Manchester Airport launches children’s book

Manchester Airport today published its own children’s book as part of its 80th birthday celebrations, called “Reach For The Sky”. The book, aimed at Primary School children, tells an enchanting story about travel, determination and achieving your dreams. To launch the book the airport is … [Read more...]

MAN Diesel & Turbo make radical change with new name

MAN Diesel & Turbo has made the most radical change in the company's history and changed its name to MAN Energy Solutions as it embarks on a successful future with new energy. On August 1st, MAN Turbo and Diesel UK aligned with the global re-positioning of the group to become MAN Energy … [Read more...]

CMA independent survey lists Handelsbanken top for SMEs

Handelsbanken has been named the most recommended for SMEs in the Competition and Markets Authority's - CMA's independent survey. Handelsbanken Stockport credits Handelsbanken’s decentralised model and strong customer relationships for its top ranking. Handelsbanken, the local relationship bank … [Read more...]

UK unemployment rate falls to 4%

The UK unemployment rate has fallen further this month, to 4%, and, as young people in England and Wales await their A-level results on Thursday 16 August, the proportion of young people who are unemployed and not in full-time education is at a record low of 4.7%. Figures released by the Department … [Read more...]

Sports Direct pays £90m for House of Fraser

House of Fraser rescued by Sports Direct's owner Mike Ashley saving thousands of jobs throughout the UK. Earlier this morning House of Fraser had entered administration after talks with potential buyers Cenbest and C.banner and its creditors had failed to reach a satisfactory conclusion. Just … [Read more...]

Ryanair cancellations cause havoc across Europe

Ryanair cancellations are causing havoc as the summer holiday season gets set to reach its peak so what should you do if your flight is cancelled?  Ryanair cancellations have accounted for one sixth of its flights today, which has impacted 400 flights in Europe and left many travellers unable to … [Read more...]

Bank of England announce rise in interest rates

As the Bank of England has announced a rise in interest rates from 0.5% to 0.75%, still far from the high rates that were common place nearly 35 years ago, Hallidays have published their latest financial newswire. Click here for the full story Making Tax Digital for VAT HMRC has published further … [Read more...]

Is the pace of change in business impacting on you ?

The fast pace of change in business has never been so apparent. A recent article commented there has been more change in business in the past 5 years than in the past 50 years. In business, things rarely stay the same for an extended period. Companies must be willing to change and adjust operations … [Read more...]