Accounting News
An economic overview
Chancellor George Osborne delivered his fourth Budget statement against a grim economic backdrop, and the latest forecasts from the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) broadly served to add to the gloom.
SME's urge Chancellor to assist in financing
Chancellor George Osborne must take steps to improve access to finance for small businesses, the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has urged.
SME's calls for Budget action on business rates
The Forum of Private Business (FPB) has called on Chancellor George Osborne to scrap the 2.6% increase in business rates planned for April, in his forthcoming Budget.
Help retirees understand pension options
Individuals approaching retirement are to be given more guidance to help them make an informed decision about their pension options.
Whistleblowers to receive greater protection
Whistleblowers are set to receive greater protection against bullying and harassment in the workplace, following amendments to the Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Bill.
Slow broadband speed 'hampering rural businesses'
Six in 10 rural firms are struggling with the slow speed of their broadband, a survey from the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has revealed.
Possible rise of personal allowance above £10,000
Conservative Party chairman Grant Shapps has told the BBC that the Government might consider raising the starting point for paying income tax above the Coalition's stated target of £10,000.
Calls for extension to RTI penalty-free period
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is being urged to extend the penalty-free period for employers submitting inaccurate PAYE returns under the new Real Time Information (RTI) regime.
Inheritance tax threshold frozen unitl 2019
The inheritance tax (IHT) threshold is set to be frozen until at least April 2019 in order to fund reform of the social care system, the Government has announced.
Government urged to lift NEST restrictions 'now'
The Government should lift the restrictions governing the new National Employment Savings Trust (NEST) as ‘a matter of urgency’, an influential Committee of MPs has advised.