ISA savers 'missing out on £1,300 in interest'

Savers who leave their money in poorly paying ISAs could be losing out on up to £1,300 a year in interest, new research has found.  To read more...ISA savers 'missing out on £1,300 in interest'

Corporation tax rates may need to be reduced further, warns CBI

The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) has applauded plans to phase in a reduction in corporation tax, but warns that rates may still need to be lowered further.  To find out more...Corporation tax rates may need to be reduced further, warns CBI

HMRC announces new plan to target tax evaders

People who persistently evade tax will have their tax affairs scrutinised more closely following the launch of a new scheme by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC).  To read more...HMRC announces new plan to target tax evaders

Small businesses call for internship programme to be extended

The Government is being urged to extend its Graduate Internship Scheme amid rising concerns over youth unemployment.  To read the article....Small businesses call for internship programme to be extended

Business welcomes sickness absence review

Business and employer groups have welcomed the launch of a Government review aimed at reducing the cost of sickness absence in the UK.  To read the rest of the article...Business welcomes sickness absence review

Time to train regulations delayed for SMEs

The Government has postponed its plans to extend the 'time to train' regulations to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) following criticism from business groups.  To read the article...Time to train regulations delayed for SMEs

Call to extend NICs holiday to existing businesses

The Regional Employer National Insurance Contributions (NICs) holiday should be extended to help curb rising unemployment, a leading business group has said.  To read the article...Call to extend NICs holiday to existing businesses

Warning over cost of employment law changes

New employment legislation set to come into force later this year will cost businesses £22.87bn, the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has warned.  To read the article....Warning over cost of employment law changes

Study finds nearly half of pensioners plan to continue working

Nearly half of pensioners due to retire this year may be forced to continue working, according to new research.  To read more....Study finds nearly half of pensioners plan to continue working

Small firms to gain improved access to Government contracts

Plans to make it easier for small businesses to compete for public sector contracts have been outlined by the Prime Minister David Cameron.  To find out more....Small firms to gain improved access to Government contracts

New measures to boost small business exports

Plans to encourage exporting amongst smaller companies have been outlined by the Business Secretary, Vince Cable.
Following concerns over a decline in UK exports, four new schemes are being launched to help exporters gain access to credit and insure themselves against risk. To find out more....New measures to boost small business exports

HMRC issues fresh warning over fraudulent emails

Taxpayers are being urged to remain vigilant after HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) reported a surge in the number of phishing emails being sent in the wake of the Self Assessment deadline. To read more...HMRC issues fresh warning over fraudulent emails

Spring 2011 Business Matters Newsletter

Our Spring 2011 Business Matters Newsletter is now available online on our website. To find out more....Spring 2011 Business Matters Newsletter

Government unveils shared maternity leave plan

Plans to allow workers to share maternity leave have been outlined by the Deputy Prime Minister, Nick Clegg.
The proposals, which were first announced by the previous Labour Government, will allow new fathers to take the final months of the mother's maternity leave if she opts to return to work early. To find out more...Government unveils shared maternity leave plan

Extra 750,000 people to pay 40% tax from April

Three quarters of a million people will start paying income tax at the higher rate when changes to the tax thresholds come into effect in April, a leading think-tank suggests.  To find out more....Extra 750,000 people to pay 40% tax from April

New penalties for offshore tax evasion

Changes to the penalty regime for tackling offshore tax evasion are set to come into force later this year, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has confirmed. To find our more....New penalties for offshore tax evasion

World Congress of Accountants

Michael Brooks from Bourner Bullock Chartered Accountants based in London recently attended the World Congress of Accountants (WCOA) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (November 2010) as part of the delegation representing JPA International. To find out more....World Congress of Accountants