Chancellor urged to focus on 'a new growth strategy'

An influential think tank has urged Chancellor George Osborne to prioritise regional growth and innovation in his forthcoming Autumn Statement, and to avoid making ‘expensive’ short-term tax cuts.  Find out more on our website.

New survey suggests pensions are still 'too complex'

Pensions are still too complex for many individuals to understand, according to a new survey from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).  Find out more on our website.

Small business 'must be at the heart of reforms'

The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has urged Chancellor George Osborne to put small firms 'at the heart' of reforms, as the 2012 Autumn Statement approaches.  To find out more, click here to read the full article.

Small business group delivers five-point plan for Autumn Statement

The Forum of Private Business (FPB) has delivered a five-point action plan to Chancellor George Osborne, ahead of the 2012 Autumn Statement.  To find out more, read the article here.

Pension tax relief 'under threat' in forthcoming Autumn Statement

Tax relief on the pension contributions of higher earners could be under threat in the forthcoming Autumn Statement, some economists have warned.  Find out more on our website.

Government reveals 'one-in, two-out' policy to cut red tape

The Government’s so-called ‘one-in, one-out’ policy on regulation is to be overhauled from next year following concerns that Whitehall is ‘holding back’ on the Coalition’s pledge to ‘light a bonfire’ on red tape.  To find out more, click here to read the article.

Call for new £1bn tax relief ahead of Autumn Statement

An emergency ‘first-come, first serve’ tax relief should be set up to encourage businesses to commit to major capital investments, according to the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC).  Find out more and read the article on our website.

Business reacts to parental leave plans

Business groups have given a broad welcome to new reforms that will extend flexible working rights to all employees, and allow new parents to share up to a year’s leave to look after their newborn baby.  To find out more, please click here to read the full article.

Call to revamp Gift Aid as charitable donations fall

Charitable organisations have called on the Government to modernise Gift Aid after new figures revealed that philanthropic donations fell by 20% in the last year.  To find out more, read the article on our website.

Government set to extend flexible working to all

The right to request flexible working could be extended to all employees, under new proposals set to be unveiled by Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg.  Find out more and read the article here.

Government to consult on NEST pension restrictions

The Government is to consult on plans to lift some of the restrictions governing the new National Employment Savings Trust, also known as NEST.  To find out more, read the article here.

Gender pay gap 'set to increase'

The gender pay gap is set to increase for the first time on record, as public sector cuts begin to bite, according to research conducted by pay equality group The Fawcett Society.  To find out more, read the article here.

Committee report calls for apprenticeship reform

A committee of MPs is calling for a series of changes to the Government’s apprenticeship programme following an 11-month inquiry into the existing system.  To find out more, read the full article on our website.