British Business Bank lending now exceeds £12 billion

The British Business Bank (BBB) was supporting £12.2 billion of lending to over 96,000 businesses at the end of March 2022, according to its annual report.

As part of its role in reducing…

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OECD warns UK on course for biggest economic downturn

The UK economy is to suffer the biggest hit of all the G7 nations next year, according to a report from the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD).

The OECD forecasts…

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Fewer firms investing in training despite skills shortage

Fewer firms are increasing their investment in training and development despite a skills shortage, according to a survey by the Confederation of British Industry (CBI).

The survey found that…

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Advisory fuel rates for company cars

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

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

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HMRC late payment interest rate

HMRC has revised interest rates with late payment bills charged 6.75% from 13 April, the highest level since January 2008.

The late payment and repayment interest rates follow the rise in…

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HMRC increases late payment interest rate

Following the Bank of England's latest increase in the base rate, HMRC has increased both late paid tax and the rate paid on repayments of tax.

The Bank increased the base rate to 4.5% from…

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UK inflation falls as economy shrinks in May

The UK's rate of inflation fell to 7.9% in the year to June while the country's economy shrank in May, according to the latest Consumer Prices Index (CPI) published by the Office for National Statistics…

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HMRC urges nearly 430,000 young people to claim Child Trust Fund cash

HMRC has urged almost 430,000 young people with an unclaimed Child Trust Fund (CTF) to claim their cash.

CTFs are tax-free savings accounts that were created for every child born between 1…

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Chancellor must use Autumn Statement to cement commitment to small firms

The Chancellor should cement the government's commitment to small businesses in his Autumn Statement, according to the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB).

The FSB has called for a strong…

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