Firms looking to Autumn Statement for help with rising operating costs

Small firms will look to the upcoming Autumn Statement for signs that the government understands their operating concerns, says the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB).

The business group…

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Latest guidance for employers

HMRC has published the latest issue of the Employer Bulletin. The October issue has information on various topics, including:

  • electric charging of company cars and vans at residential…

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Only a third of UK adults confident with self assessment

Just 35% of UK adults are confident they could complete the self assessment tax return form correctly, according to research by Standard Life.

Three in ten UK adults admit they do not feel…

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More than 500 firms named and shamed for underpaying staff

The government has named and shamed over 500 UK employers for underpaying their employees.

524 businesses were named for failing to pay the minimum wage to pay 172,000 workers, with offending…

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HMRC launches online voluntary NICs payment service

HMRC has launched a new online voluntary NICs payment service.

The government says the new service will make it easier for customers to check for and fill any gaps in their National Insurance…

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Retirees report £119,000 shortfall in pension savings

UK adults face a significant shortfall in their pension savings at retirement compared to what they wanted to retire on, according to research from Standard Life.

Standard Life's Retirement…

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Scrap fuel duty cut, says RAC

The 5p cut in fuel duty to be scrapped in the upcoming Autumn Budget, according to the RAC.

The motoring organisation says that motorists in the UK are 'not gaining any benefit' and…

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IFS calls for Chancellor to raise taxes in upcoming Budget

The Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) has urged Chancellor Rishi Sunak to use the forthcoming Budget to raise taxes.

The think tank stated that the Chancellor either needs to raise taxes…

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Rise in contactless card payment limit

From 1 April the spending limit for contactless card payments rose from £30 to £45.

The decision to increase the payment limit was reached following consultation between the retail sector…

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