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Friday 27 May 2011

Bourner Bullock Client in the press!

Our client Anaxsys Technology are featuring in a magazine supported by UKTI and BIS that will be ditributed with the Sunday Times this weekend.
You can see an online copy of the magazine on the link below: they have a double page feature on pp36-37, with the headline "Monitoring every breath".

UK's 'ostrich generation' is failing to plan for retirement

A new report suggests that only 39% of Britons have a financial plan to save for their retirement, even though a majority expect work pensions to become less generous.  To read the article...UK's 'ostrich generation' is failing to plan for retirement

Minister warns employers on pension transfer incentives

Pensions Minister Steve Webb has expressed concern at an increasing trend for employees being offered inducements to give up valuable pension rights.  To find out more...Minister warns employers on pension transfer incentives

Friday 20 May 2011

Business Growth Fund 'unlikely to help small firms'

The majority of small firms seeking affordable finance will miss out on a new £2.5 billion funding scheme, the Forum of Private Business (FPB) has warned.  To read the article...Business Growth Fund 'unlikely to help small firms'

Review to examine small business tax administration

The Office of Tax Simplification (OTS) is to carry out a review of how bureaucracy in the tax system is hindering small businesses.  To find out more...Review to examine small business tax administration

Wednesday 18 May 2011

Government consults on 'radical reform' of workplace entitlements

The Government has launched a consultation on plans to introduce a new system of parental leave and extend flexible working rights from 2015.  To read more...Government consults on 'radical reform' of workplace entitlements

Monday 16 May 2011

Consumers welcome the return of inflation-linked bonds

National Savings & Investments (NS&I) has reintroduced one of its most popular products - tax-free, inflation-proof savings bonds.  To find out more...Consumers welcome the return of inflation-linked bonds

Fit notes failing to cut workplace absence, says CBI

Workplace absence cost the UK economy around £17 billion last year, despite the introduction of the acclaimed new ‘fit note’ system.  To read the article...Fit notes failing to cut workplace absence, says CBI

Tuesday 10 May 2011

Employers reminded of annual return deadline

Employers are being urged to file their annual return (P35 and P14s) by the 19 May deadline or risk incurring a penalty.  To read more...Employers reminded of annual return deadline

Charities issue warning over cheque abolition

Plans to phase out cheques could lead to a 'devastating' decline in charitable donations, a fundraising body has warned.  To read the article...Charities issue warning over cheque abolition

Entrepreneurs advised to explore alternative funding options

Smaller entrepreneurs are being advised to explore the alternative funding options when setting up or growing a business.  To find out more...Entrepreneurs advised to explore alternative funding options

HMRC targets tradespeople in new tax amnesty

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is writing to around 50,000 tradespeople as part of a new campaign to target tax evaders.  To read more...HMRC targets tradespeople in new tax amnesty