Cloud app versatility delivers cost and time saving benefits
Cloud accounting has revolutionised the lives of hundreds of thousands of business owners. Today it is reported that more than 50 per cent of small…
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150,000 businesses owe HMRC £2.7 billion in deferred VAT payments
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) reported that 150,000 UK businesses have not yet made arrangements to pay back deferred VAT payments, and therefore owe the…
Continue readingBrexit issues continue to impact British exporters, new figures reveal
Export sales to EU customers have fallen by “record” levels in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, a major study has revealed. But the report,…
Continue readingHMRC helpsheet to support residential property sellers with new CGT rules
New guidance will help homeowners understand the implications of capital gains tax (CGT) when selling UK residential property, it has been revealed. (more…)
Continue readingTaxman targets cryptoassets for Capital Gains Tax
As the old saying goes, in this world, nothing is certain except death and taxes. So, it was inevitable that HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC)…
Continue reading‘Pingdemic’ – an increase in self-isolating threatens supermarket sales
‘The NHS app has told so many supermarket workers to self-isolate that some stores are now considering reducing opening hours or closing altogether. (more…)
Continue readingFreedom Day – What does it mean for businesses?
From 19 July the majority of the remaining Coronavirus pandemic restrictions will end in England, with a similar reduction of measures in Wales and Scotland.…
Continue readingSMEs can benefit from Covid sick pay rebates
As Covid cases continue to rise again, small businesses in particular are faced with the extra cost of sick pay as employees fall victim to…
Continue readingHelp to Grow: Management scheme now open
The Government’s landmark Help to Grow: Management scheme is now open for applications. (more…)
Continue readingBusiness plan for industry confidence when lockdown ends
One of the UK’s leading business organisations has launched a six-point plan, aimed at instilling confidence, ahead of the country opening up after months of lockdown.…
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