The UK has officially joined the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) trade agreement, which is set to boost the UK economy by up to £2 billion a year, with £310 million of gains in the North West. The trade bloc, comprising Canada, Australia, Japan, … [Read more...]
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Evaluation of Start Up Loans programme reveals benefits for entrepreneurs
An independent evaluation into the British Business Bank's Start Up Loans programme has found small businesses accessing this funding have higher survival rates. Research conducted by SQW working in partnership with Warwick Business School's Professor Mark Hart, Qa Research and The Data City, … [Read more...]
Small businesses invited to share challenges faced in FSB survey
The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has launched its first Small Business Index Survey six weeks since October's Budget. The latest FSB Small Business Index Survey for the final quarter of 2024 will be the first since the October Budget, which was the first to be delivered by a Labour … [Read more...]
Planning process to be overhauled in bid to accelerate housebuilding
Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner has set out plans to speed up the planning process and overhaul local planning committees as part of measures to accelerate housebuilding and stimulate economic growth. Proposals will allow for applications that comply with local development plans to bypass … [Read more...]
HMRC reminds there is still time for Self Assessment taxpayers to set up a Time to Pay plan
HMRC is reminding Self Assessment taxpayers who may worried about being able to pay their tax bill in full that there is still time to set up a Time to Pay plan and make monthly payments. More than 15,000 Self Assessment customers have already set up a Time to Pay payment plan for the 2023 to … [Read more...]
HMRC launches new online tools for sole traders
Ahead of Small Business Saturday on 7th December, HMRC has launched new online tools for people working for themselves and individuals considering self-employment. The new interactive tool aims to give new and existing sole traders clearer guidance about records they may need to keep, taxes that … [Read more...]
Councils gain new powers to address empty high street shops
Legal changes granting local councils greater powers to find occupiers for empty units on high streets across England have come into effect. Under the changes that came into force on 2nd December, local authorities will be able to auction off leases for commercial properties that have been empty … [Read more...]
T Level industry placements reformed to reflect modern working practices
Changes have been announced to T Level industry placements that will expand opportunities for businesses to offer placements for students. In line with industry trends and real-life hybrid working practices most students will now be able to complete up to 20% of their placement hours remotely, … [Read more...]
Stockport Council is supporting Small Business Saturday
Stockport Council is among the organisations backing Small Business Saturday on 7th December and encouraging residents to shop locally this Christmas. Small Business Saturday UK is a grassroots, non-commercial campaign, which celebrates small business success and encourages consumers to support … [Read more...]
Australia becomes first country to introduce a minimum age for social media
Lawmakers in Australia have seen the country become the first in the world to introduce a minimum age for creating a social media account. The law passed by the Australian Senate will require social media sites to only be accessible to those over 16, and face fines of up to AU$49.5 million … [Read more...]
High Streets Task Force completes work to address challenges facing town centres
The High Streets Task Force (HSTF) has concluded its five-year programme, marking a significant milestone in efforts to revitalise England’s town centres. Established in response to a recommendation by the Expert Panel chaired by retail leader Sir John Timpson, the Task Force has delivered … [Read more...]
£3 billion added to housing guarantee programmes for housebuilders
The government has additional £3 billion in housing guarantees to existing support schemes for housebuilders and make credit facilities more accessible. The government guarantees will reduce risk for lenders and encourage an increase the availability of loans for housebuilders and other finance … [Read more...]
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