Employers given £1,000 saving thanks to rise in Employment Allowance
First announced by the Chancellor in the Spring Statement, changes to the Employment Allowance, worth up to £1,000 for eligible small businesses, came into effect on 6 April.
Steep price rise warning as hospitality businesses yet to receive Omicron funding
The hard-pressed hospitality industry is facing some difficult choices after the temporary cut in VAT to 12.5 per cent reverted to the full 20 per cent. It will result in double-digit price increases for consumers as operators struggle to survive, leading industry body UKHospitality says.
Bank campaign launched as businesses baffled by carbon jargon
The British Business Bank has launched a campaign to alert and encourage SMEs to make the most of the commercial benefits of investing in decarbonisation.
Ready to kick start your own business?
Deciding to start your own business can feel like a leap of faith but being prepared for the steps you will need to take can ameliorate this lack of confidence.
Tax planning for 2022 – what you need to know
No one wants to pay more tax than they are required to and yet every year hundreds of thousands of taxpayers miss out on opportunities to reduce their tax bill.
Hospitality sector welcomes new law to help tackle commercial rent arrears
The introduction of new legislation to protect businesses forced to close or partially close during the pandemic has been welcomed by a leading hospitality trade body.