Skills shortage 'hampering UK businesses'

A shortage of skills in key industries is threatening to stifle the economic recovery, according to a survey of almost 300 businesses.  To find out more, read the full article on our website.

New bill of rights 'will benefit businesses and consumers'

Further details of plans to clarify and enhance consumer rights have been unveiled by the Government.  Find out more and read the full article here.

Relaxation of Real Time Information rules extended to 2014

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has announced that the temporary relaxation of its Real Time Information (RTI) reporting rules will be extended until April 2014.  Read the full article here.

Chancellor urged to stimulate business growth ahead of Spending Review

Business groups are calling on the Chancellor George Osborne to stimulate investment and growth ahead of the Government's Spending Review later this month.  To find out more, click here to read the full article.

EU leaders reach agreement on 'tax transparency'

EU leaders have agreed to support the automatic exchange of information between the tax authorities of member states, in order increase transparency in the tax system.  To find out more, click here to read the full article.

Revenue 'will miss tax credit fraud target by £5bn'

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is set to miss its target for reducing fraud and error in the tax credit system by as much as £5bn, a recent report has warned.  Find out more and read the article here.

Politicians urged to avoid 'moral debate' on tax

The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) has urged politicians to avoid the ‘moral debate’ on tax and work together to fix the rules internationally.  Find out more on our website.

Small businesses urged to use the internet to boost sales

The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) is calling on small firms to boost their sales levels by engaging customers via the internet.  To find out more, click here to read the full article on our website.

Call for age cap on start-up loans to be removed

Access to start-up loans should not be subject to age restrictions, according to a Government aide.  To find out more, click here to read the full article on our website.

New basic bank accounts 'will be available to all EU residents'

Members of the European Union will be able to open a basic bank account in any member state, under new regulations put forward by the European Commission.  Find out more on our website.