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11 Apr 2018
Lack of funding holds back 1 in 4 SMEs
1 in 4 small and medium-sized firms missed out on business opportunities in the last year because of difficulty accessing funding, research shows. A survey by Aldermore of 1,004 senior decision-makers in SMEs revealed that 23% had missed out on... Read more
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Lack of funding holds back 1 in 4 SMEs10 Apr 2018
Rising overseas exports boost businesses
Businesses that sell goods to overseas markets were boosted by UK exports hitting a record high in 2017, according to the latest trade figures. Data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) suggests global demand for manufacturing goods and business... Read more
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Rising overseas exports boost businesses09 Apr 2018
Most Brits face working into mid-60s
Most workers in the UK expect to be working part-time after reaching the age of 65, according to a retirement study. Scottish Widows polled 3,535 people and found 51% expect to be working into their mid-60s, while 18% of those... Read more
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Most Brits face working into mid-60s06 Apr 2018
5 key tax changes for 2018/19
The 2018/19 tax year is upon us and a raft of new changes have come into force – here’s what to expect: Income tax changes The personal allowance has increased to £11,850 across the UK, and the higher rate threshold... Read more
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5 key tax changes for 2018/1905 Apr 2018
Late payments affect half of businesses
Almost half of small and medium-sized businesses have struggled with late payments in the last year, according to research by the Institute of Directors (IoD). Of the 787 business leaders surveyed, 48% have faced issues with late payments since April... Read more
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Late payments affect half of businesses29 Mar 2018
Disincorporation relief set to expire
Businesses will no longer be able to claim dis-incorporation relief from 31 March 2018. The relief is being withdrawn after fewer than 50 businesses attempted to access the scheme 3 years after its launch, despite more than 610,000 UK businesses... Read more
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Disincorporation relief set to expire