Online platforms should sign up to Prompt Payment Code

Nov 09, 2023

Online platforms should commit to paying small businesses within a maximum of thirty days in line with the Prompt Payment Code, according to the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB).

The FSB…

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Real Living Wage to increase by 10%

Nov 07, 2023

The Real Living Wage is set to increase by 10%, the Living Wage Foundation has announced.

The rate will rise to £12 an hour across the UK and £13.15 an hour in London. The increase will affect…

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UK set for biggest tax rise in at least 50 years

Nov 07, 2023

The UK is on course to see its biggest tax rise in at least 50 years as a result of the freeze on personal thresholds and soaring inflation, according to analysis from the Resolution Foundation.

The…

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Latest guidance for employers

Nov 03, 2023

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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Chancellor must use Autumn Statement to cement commitment to small firms

Nov 01, 2023

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 stand…

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Inflation rate holds steady as UK economy grows

Oct 30, 2023

The UK's rate of inflation held steady in September while the nation's economy grew the month before, according to the latest figures from the Office of National Statistics (ONS).

The ONS revealed…

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Number of cash transactions rises for first time in a decade

Oct 23, 2023

The number of payments made with cash rose for the first time in a decade in 2022, according to data published by UK Finance.

According to UK Finance, the total number of payments made last…

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SMEs 'struggling to access finance'

Oct 17, 2023

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are struggling to access finance and working capital, according to a report published by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA).

The…

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Our phone lines are temporarily down

Oct 16, 2023

Apologies, we are currently experiencing some technical issues with our telephone lines which means we are unable to receive and make phone calls.

We hope that the issue will be resolved shortly.…

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