
New VAT Registration Service (VRS) set to launch
HMRC is introducing a new VAT Registration Service (VRS), it has been revealed.

Big city hospitality bounces back, but London slower to recover
The hospitality industry has seen a resurgence in the first six months of the year with the top 10 most populous cities outside London bouncing back strongly from the pandemic blues.

Changes to R&D tax credits regime introduced
New changes to the research and development (R&D) tax credits regime have been announced, with an estimated 90,000 companies benefiting.

New tips legislation gives pay boost to millions in the hospitality sector
Proposed new legislation to allow hospitality workers to keep their tips has been broadly welcomed by a leading trade body.

How can tourism businesses achieve Net Zero?
As the UK experiences unprecedented high temperatures, your tourism business may well be benefiting from increased sales. However, whilst ice creams are flying off the shelves a much bigger dilemma is presented…

Government urged to act as labour shortage continues
The recruitment crisis across the country shows no sign of abating, according to a survey from a top business body.

First cost of living payment received by millions
Payments to support those struggling with the cost of living are starting to be paid into eight million people’s accounts from today.

New guidelines could help thousands of Britons cut their debt
Companies have been told by the Government’s Insolvency Service to consider the impact of rising prices and its effect on household incomes -meaning debts could be written off or repayments halved.

Trade agreement between UK and India close to completion
It has been announced by India’s commerce minister, Piyush Goyal, that India’s long-anticipated trade agreement with the UK is set to reach completion by October.

Government must act to improve inbound tourism, Select Committee says
As the UK tourism sector recovers from the pandemic, a Government minister has been told more must be done to encourage international visitors.