Start Up Loans helping rural and disadvantaged entrepreneurs access finance, data reveals

The Start Up Loans scheme has supported nearly 70,000 start ups and small businesses outside of London, new figures have revealed. Read More

Economic boost as record borrowing levels slashed

There was more good news on the economy as we emerged from lockdown, with official figures showing UK borrowing had been slashed in July, compared with the same period last year.

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Federation of Small Businesses calls for more help for SMEs as financial support winds down

The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) calls on the Government to offer more economic support to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as coronavirus-related limits continue and fewer financial packages are being handed out.  Read More

Business owners put billions of pounds on the line to secure early CBILS loans, figures reveal

Business owners who took out an early coronavirus loan have more than £1.2 billion of personal guarantees on the line, a major study has revealed. Read More

Business rates: UK businesses could save almost £500 million after interim rebate ruling

Businesses in the UK could save a combined total of £481 million in business rates after an interim ruling on rebates. Read More

Advisory Fuel Rates: updates from 1 December 2020

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has updated the Advisory Fuel Rates (AFRs) which come into effect on 1 December 2020, for company car drivers requiring fuel costs from their employer. However, you can use the previous AFRs for up to one month from the date of the new rates.  Read More

Retail, hospitality and leisure firms set for £10 billion business rates savings

Businesses in the retail, hospitality and leisure sector are expected to save around £10 billion this tax year through business rates relief, official figures have revealed. Read More