SMEs facing recruitment struggles

Eight in ten small businesses are finding it difficult to recruit staff, according to a report published by the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB).

The FSB's 'Scaling up Skills' report found…

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Auto-enrolment has helped workers save £114 billion into pensions

Workers have saved more than £114 billion into their pension pots since pensions automatic enrolment was implemented ten years ago, according to data published by the Department for Work and Pensions…

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MTD for ITSA delayed for two more years

The Treasury has announced that Making Tax Digital for income tax self assessment (MTD for ITSA) will be delayed for two more years until April 2026.

MTD for ITSA was due to take effect from…

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Small firms 'facing challenges when applying for financing'

Many small firms in the UK face challenges when it comes to finding and applying for funding, according to a report published by the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB).

The FSB's report…

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HMRC issues guidance on abolition of pensions lifetime allowance

HMRC recently issued preliminary guidance in regard to the abolition of the pensions lifetime allowance.

At the Spring Budget, Chancellor Hunt announced that the lifetime allowance charge…

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No sign of hiring difficulties easing, says BCC

Businesses are still facing major difficulties in hiring new staff, according to a survey conducted by the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC).

The latest Quarterly Recruitment Outlook (QRO),…

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Advisory fuel rates for company cars

New company car advisory fuel rates have been published and took effect from 1 June 2023.

The guidance states: 'you can use the previous rates for up to one month from the date the new…

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Post-Brexit trade plan must be replaced, says think tank

The Resolution Foundation think tank has called for the government to replace the initial post-Brexit trade plan with a 'far more ambitious' strategy to help protect Britain's manufacturing…

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Government launches Business Climate Hub

The government has launched the UK Business Climate Hub to offer firms advice and support on reducing their energy bills and cutting their carbon emissions.

The Hub includes a free carbon…

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