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Self-Assessment taxpayers warned over fraudsters trying to steal information
14 December 2021
Self-Assessment taxpayers have been warned to be on their guard against fraudsters trying to steal their information. Over the last year, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) received nearly 900,000 reports from the public about suspicious HMRC contact, which included phone calls, texts or emails.
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Should payments made by an employee for vehicle and uniform rental be treated as reductions when calculating the National Minimum Wage (NMW)?
14 December 2021
Well according to a recent Employment Appeals Tribunal (EAT), yes, they should. In this latest case, a taxi driver in Watford was employed by a firm, which dictated that as part of his conditions of employment he was required to provide a vehicle and uniform, both of which were rented...
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Plan B – What does it mean for you and your business?
09 December 2021
As infection rates of the Omicron COVID-19 variant rise across the UK, the Government has decided to implement its Plan B measures to restrict the spread of the virus.
Although this announcement was expected, and details of it widely publicised beforehand, here is what you need to know...
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Everything you need to know about the new WTO Services Domestic Regulation
09 December 2021
New World Trade Organisation (WTO) rules are set to cut the cost of global trade by billions of pounds every year, it has been announced. The Department for International Trade (DIT) – who helped broker the agreement – said the deal represents a massive win for service businesses in the UK.
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New digital export strategy to boost trade in wake of Brexit
03 December 2021
The Government’s new digital export strategy could boost international trade by billions of pounds every year, it has been suggested. The report – published by the Board of Trade – outlines new measures and support that will help traders in the wake of Brexit. Here’s everything you need to know.
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Take advantage of the extension to the Recovery Loan Scheme
29 November 2021
Find out how your businesses can benefit from this Government-backed funding Although much of the COVID-19 financial support has been withdrawn, the Government still wants businesses to access funding to aid their recovery. That is why the Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, has extended the Recovery Loan Scheme until 30 June 2022...
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Brexit: How to prepare for full customs controls
25 November 2021
As part of the Brexit withdrawal agreement, full customs controls will come into force on 1 January 2022. If you move goods between Great Britain (GB) and Northern Ireland or the European Union, here’s how you can prepare.
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Made in the UK, Sold to the World: How will Britain’s new trading strategy boost exports?
22 November 2021
The UK’s “ambitious” new trade strategy aims to double the value of UK exports to £1 trillion over the next decade, it has been revealed. The 12-point export strategy, published today, Wednesday 17 November, will give businesses the “tools they need” to sell their products and services around the world.
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Simple steps you can take to cut business costs and maximise profits
15 November 2021
Cost-saving will be key for many businesses struggling to get back up to speed after the pandemic. Many small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) were hit hard and now face higher inflation, skills shortages and rising wages. The Bank of England says the inflation figure could even hit four per cent by December.
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Is your business struggling with debt? Regain control today
15 November 2021
Many small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) were hit hardest at the beginning of the pandemic. They had access to support, like the Bounce Back Loan, which was easier to access and had lower interest rates, but those only helped during the short term.
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