British IPOs raise more in 2021 than in any other year since 2007
British initial product offerings (IPOs) raised more funding in 2021 than in any other year since 2007, figures have revealed.
What the Government’s Levelling Up White Paper means for businesses
Every part of England will be given “London-style” powers and a mayor in a bid to level up the nation, it has been announced.
Student loans: what is changing for graduates in April
The earning threshold for Plan 2 student loan repayments in England and Wales will remain frozen for the tax year 2022-23, it has been announced.
Covid-19: Portal now OPEN to claim Statutory Sick Pay Rebate
Small businesses whose staff were off sick with the coronavirus can now claim Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) refunds, it has been announced.
Cash no longer king as card payments surge in lockdown
Whether it is down to the spread of the Coronavirus or just a general trend to a more cashless society, card payments have boomed in the last couple of years.
HMRC scam calls have decreased by 97 per cent
Scammers posing as HM Revenues and Customs (HMRC) were rife in March 2021, with a staggering 79,477 calls reported.
Give yourself Time to Pay
Taxpayers who are unable to pay their Self-Assessment (SA) bill can use the option of paying by instalments with a Time to Pay arrangement with HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC).
Claim up to £5,000 towards the cost of cloud accounting software under new Help to Grow: Digital scheme
Small businesses could get up to £5,000 to pay for cloud accounting software under the Help to Grow: Digital scheme, it has been announced.
Consultation on global minimum corporation tax for large multinationals
The Government has launched a consultation on how a worldwide 15 per cent minimum corporation tax can be implemented domestically, in a move designed to tackle avoidance and ensure a more level playing field for UK businesses.
Penalty reform for VAT delayed until January 2023
The penalty reform for late payments has been delayed until 1 January 2023, confirms a statement by Lucy Frazer (The Financial Secretary to the Treasury).
