Business tax compliance costs £15 billion a year

An increasingly complex tax system is costing UK businesses an estimated £15.4 billion a year in compliance, according to a report from the National Audit Office (NAO).

HMRC's cost of collecting…

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Government calls time on red tape for pubs, clubs, and restaurants

Pubs, clubs and restaurants will benefit from a reduction in the red tape that has stifled hospitality business, the government said.

Action includes moves to improve the application of licensing…

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Additional financial support for flooding victims

The government has pledged thousands of pounds in additional financial support for victims of the recent floods.

The Government has announced that businesses in England affected by the floods…

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New tests and new car benefit percentages

As part of its drive to encourage green motoring, the government has introduced a new emissions test, as well as new car benefit percentages. The scale of charges for working out the taxable benefit…

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Government launches support finding tool for business

The UK government launched an online platform to help businesses access financial support during the COVID-19 crisis.

The Coronavirus Business Support Finder Tool will guide businesses through…

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Chancellor announces changes to Job Retention Scheme

Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced changes to the government's Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (JRS), which will be slowly wound down between July and October.

The changes mean businesses…

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HMRC outlines Job Retention Bonus criteria

HMRC has outlined the eligibility requirements for the Job Retention Bonus (JRB) that follows the furlough scheme as part of the government's measures to support the economy through the COVID-19 lockdown.

The…

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Kickstart Scheme opens for applications

On 2 September 2020, the government's £2 billion Kickstart Scheme opened for employer applications.

The scheme is part of the Plan for Jobs announced during Chancellor Rishi Sunak's July Summer…

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Job Support Scheme

The existing job support scheme, the furlough scheme, comes to an end on 31 October. As part of the Winter Economy Plan the government announced it will be introducing a new Job Support Scheme from…

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