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21 Feb 2025

Fewer small firms looking to hire, FSB finds

Research carried out by the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has found that fewer small firms are looking to hire as a result of rising labour costs and the upcoming Employment Rights Bill.

20 Feb 2025

HMRC cuts late and repayment interest rates

HMRC will reduce late payment and repayment interest rates from 25 February following the cut in the base rate.

19 Feb 2025

Higher-than-expected inflation underlines business challenges

The higher-than-expected rise in the rate of inflation underlines the real challenges businesses face, according to the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC).

18 Feb 2025

Business confidence hits post-Covid low

Research carried out by the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has shown that confidence amongst small firms hit a post-Covid low in the final quarter of 2024.

17 Feb 2025

Government consults on mandatory e-invoicing

The government has launched a consultation on plans for the rollout of electronic invoicing (e-invoicing) in the UK.

14 Feb 2025

Small firms call for £3,000 apprentices incentive

Increasing the financial incentive for small businesses to employee apprentices could increase uptake, according to the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB).

13 Feb 2025

UK economy grows at end of 2024

The UK economy grew by 0.1% in the final quarter of 2024, according to the latest data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

12 Feb 2025

Business group urges government to help firms grow

The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has urged the government to help firms grow and 'get Britain thriving'.

11 Feb 2025

Business tax compliance costs £15 billion a year

An increasingly complex tax system is costing UK businesses an estimated £15.4 billion a year in compliance, according to a report from the National Audit Office (NAO).

10 Feb 2025

Firms face increasing cyber security risk, warns BCC

UK businesses face increased cyber security risks without stronger engagement with government, the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has warned.

07 Feb 2025

Rate cut brings 'measure of relief' to business

Businesses will get a 'measure of relief' after interest rates were cut by the Bank of England, the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) said.

06 Feb 2025

£35 million added to State Pension pots

People plugging gaps in their National Insurance contributions (NICs) have added £35 million to their State Pensions since last April, according to figures from HMRC.

05 Feb 2025

Firms call for reduction in tax burden on business

A survey carried out by the Institute of Directors (IoD) has revealed that a significant number of UK firms want a reduction in the tax burden on business.

04 Feb 2025

11.5 million file self assessment by 31 January deadline

More than 11.5 million taxpayers beat the self assessment deadline to file their tax return for the 2023/24 tax year by 31 January and avoid a £100 late filing penalty, according to HMRC's data.

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