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The relaunched Recovery Loan Scheme and IMF growth forecasts are the top financial headlines in August as Stockport accountancy firm, Hallidays, share their run down of the key stories for business this month.
Recovery Loan Scheme to be relaunched
The Recovery Loan Scheme (RLS) will be relaunched during August 2022 as the government aims to continue supporting recovering small businesses.
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National insurance threshold rises
The level at which people start paying national insurance rose from 6 July.
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IMF warns UK is set for slowest rate of growth of G7 countries
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that the UK faces the slowest rate of growth in the G7 next year.
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Reform required to combat staff shortages, says BCC
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has called for action to help firms employ more staff amidst recruitment difficulties.
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IoD calls for extension of capital allowances super-deduction
The Institute of Directors (IoD) has called on the government to extend the capital allowances super-deduction.
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Insurer warns of rise in fraudulent claims amid cost-of-living crisis
Insurer Zurich UK has stated that there has been a significant increase in the number of fraudulent claims as a result of the cost-of-living crisis.
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New finance legislation aims to unlock investments
The government has introduced legislation to Parliament, which it says will enhance the competitiveness of the UK financial services sector and unlock tens of billions of pounds of investment.
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Pandemic-born businesses could add £20.4 billion to UK economy
More than £20 billion could be added to the UK economy in the future from the number of additional businesses created during the pandemic, according to research carried out by the Confederation of British Industry (CBI).
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