British firms will face a number of shake-ups with Companies House from 30 June 2016, as the new ‘Confirmation Statement’ and ‘PSC Register’ changes take hold. Read More
Month: June 2016
Brexit uncertainty leaves question mark over Making Tax Digital
“Uncertainty” has become the word of the moment following the UK’s vote last week to withdraw from the European Union (EU). Read More
SMEs ‘too afraid’ to tackle new markets and take risks
Over half of UK Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are unprepared to tackle new markets – and up to a third are ‘too afraid’ to take risks, according to a new study. Read More
GDP growth forecasts ‘downgraded’ by economists
Leading economists from across the UK have ‘downgraded’ their Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth forecasts, following uncertainty about future trade arrangements and investment prospects. Read More
Digital tax shift is biggest challenge for HMRC, according to its CEO
The Chief Executive of HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC), Jon Thompson, has told member of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) that switching to online customer services will be a significant challenge for the department. Read More
Latest HMRC figures confirm property market still sluggish since stamp duty changes
The latest figures from HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) have revealed that Britain’s property market remains sluggish under the shadow of stamp duty changes and economic uncertainty. Read More
Borrowing bill remains too high as Britain again fails to hit debt reduction target
Chancellor George Osborne’s efforts to cut the national debt have been dealt another blow after missing his borrowing target for the second month in a row. Read More
SMEs failing to embrace productive apprentice workforces
Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) across the UK are failing to embrace the benefits of productive apprentice workforces, according to a new survey. Read More
Buy-to-let tax changes set to deliver ‘major shock’ to property market and house prices
Property experts have warned that Chancellor George Osborne’s buy-to-let tax changes will take their toll on house prices in coming months – and potentially ‘cripple’ the London property market by next year. Read More
Middle-aged Britons cite poor financial management as biggest lifetime regret
40-somethings across the UK cite not saving enough money as one of their biggest lifetime regrets, according to a new study conducted by high-street bank, Nationwide. Read More