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Government publishes further 'no deal' Brexit documents

15 Oct 2018

The government has published the latest batch of 'no deal' Brexit documents.

Business group proposes overhaul of tax regime for financial services sector

12 Oct 2018

The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) has proposed an overhaul of the tax and regulatory regime for the financial services sector so that the industry can effectively deal with the 'challenges and opportunities presented by a rapidly changing technological landscape'.

OTS launches consultation on impact of taxation on UK firms

11 Oct 2018

The Office of Tax Simplification (OTS) has launched a new call for evidence, seeking views in regard to the impact of taxation on UK businesses.

CBI publishes wishlist for 2018 Autumn Budget

10 Oct 2018

The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) has published its wishlist ahead of the Autumn Budget, which is set to be delivered on Monday 29 October.

BCC suggests UK economic growth is 'flatlining'

09 Oct 2018

A survey carried out by the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has suggested that the UK economy is 'stuck in a rut', with economic growth 'flatlining'.

Government announces stamp duty surcharge for overseas buyers of UK property

08 Oct 2018

The government recently announced that it intends to introduce a new stamp duty surcharge of 1% to 3% for foreign buyers of UK property.

Welsh government publishes Draft Budget for 2019-20

05 Oct 2018

The Welsh government recently published its Outline Draft Budget for 2019-20, with a full, in-depth breakdown to follow on 23 October 2018.

Prime Minister announces fuel duty freeze

04 Oct 2018

Prime Minister Theresa May has announced that fuel duty will be frozen for the ninth consecutive year.

Employer Supported Childcare scheme set to close to new entrants

03 Oct 2018

The Employer Supported Childcare (ESC) scheme will close to new entrants on 4 October 2018.

Business rates 'could be changed' to help high street retailers

02 Oct 2018

Business Secretary Greg Clark has suggested that business rates 'could be changed' in order to help high street retailers in the UK.

One in ten firms 'could become bankrupt' as result of customs delays after Brexit

01 Oct 2018

A survey carried out by the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) has suggested that 10% of businesses 'could become bankrupt' as a result of customs delays caused by Brexit.

Research reveals £500 million stolen via fraud in first half of 2018

28 Sep 2018

Research published by trade association UK Finance has revealed that, during the first half of this year, criminals stole £503.4 million from the UK public via fraud and scams.

Chancellor announces Autumn Budget date

27 Sep 2018

Chancellor Philip Hammond has announced that he will deliver the Autumn Budget on Monday 29 October.

FSB calls on European Commission to 'end late payments culture'

26 Sep 2018

The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has called on the European Commission (EC) to 'up its fight' in order to put an end to the late payments culture.

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