HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is reminding VAT registered businesses to file their returns and pay on time following the introduction of a new penalties system. The late payment penalties and points-based late submission penalties were introduced from 1 January 2023, replacing the VAT default … [Read more...]
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Record numbers of women launched businesses in 2022
2022 saw the number of women starting their own businesses reach record levels in the UK, according to the Alison Rose Review, an annual report into female entrepreneurship led by NatWest CEO, Alison Rose. The annual review was first commissioned by government in 2019 to explore why fewer women … [Read more...]
National moment of silence will mark anniversary of Ukraine conflict
A national minute's silence will take place at 11am on Friday 24th February to mark the anniversary of the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine. The national moment will pay tribute to the Ukrainian people and highlight the UK's solidarity and support for their fight. The announcement of the … [Read more...]
New programme announced to support more women into STEM careers
A new £150,000 government initiative has been announced to support more women into STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths) based careers. The scheme will be run by Women Returners and STEM Returners and will target those who have taken lengthy career breaks to care for others. The … [Read more...]
University admissions platform to become new hub for apprenticeships
Young people are to be given the ability to search and apply for apprenticeships alongside degrees through UCAS, the service used for apply for university places, the Education Secretary has announced. The announcement comes during National Apprenticeships Week (6th to 12th February), which aims … [Read more...]
Prime Minister reorganises government departments in mini reshuffle
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced four new government departments in Whitehall as part of a mini Cabinet reshuffle. The departments for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy; Digital, Culture, Media and Sport; and International Trade have been replaced with four new government … [Read more...]
Government backs proposals to give workers greater say over working hours
The government has backed a proposed law that would give workers greater say over their working hours by giving them the right to request a predictable working pattern. On 3rd February, the government gave its backing to a Private Members Bill put forward by Blackpool South MP, Scott Benton. The … [Read more...]
Businesses invited to shape future of talent attraction and skills
The Growth Company are inviting businesses from all sectors to discuss and shape the future of talent attraction, retention and skills in their industries. Following a successful Employer Voice Focus Group in November, the Growth Company are hosting a second event to hear from Greater Manchester … [Read more...]
Plans revealed to ensure fairer pension schemes
Pensions Minister, Laura Trott, has announced plans to ensure private pensions can provide fairer and more predictable returns for those saving for retirement. Reforms announced will help address the pension inequality gap which has opened up since the decline of Defined Benefit (DB) and the … [Read more...]
New Years jobseekers warned not to become targets of scams
The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) has partnered with JobsAware to share advice with jobseekers to raise awareness of job scams. With January and February among the top time of year to begin the search for a new job, it is also a busy time for those targeting jobseekers with fake adverts … [Read more...]
Business rates list closes 31st March 2023
Businesses have until 31st March 2023 to ensure information about their property is correct before a new non domestic rating list takes effect. The non domestic rating list sets out the rateable values for non-domestic properties in England and Wales and is used to calculate business rates owed … [Read more...]
Inflation slowed slightly in December, latest ONS figures reveal
The latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) data for December has been released by the ONS, showing that the annual rate of inflation slowed slightly on the previous month but remains in double figures. Analysis of prices for a range of consumer products shows that goods cost on average 10.5% more in … [Read more...]
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