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Chancellor unveils plans to maintain level playing field for British business
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has said British businesses will be supported to trade freely as she takes action on practices that undercut fair trade, such as the dumping of cheap goods…
Tax red tape costs small businesses nearly £25 billion a year
Tax compliance costs the UK’s small businesses nearly £25 billion a year, according to recent research conducted by the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB). The average small firm spends £4,500…
Government calls time on red tape for pubs, clubs, and restaurants
Pubs, clubs and restaurants will benefit from a reduction in the red tape that has stifled hospitality business, the government said. Action includes moves to improve the application of licensing…
Government taking right approach to tariff negotiations
The UK government is taking the right approach to tariff negotiations with the US despite downgrades to the economic outlook, says the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC). The International Monetary…
Latest guidance for employers
HMRC has published the latest issue of the Employer Bulletin. The April issue has information on various topics, including: the new rates of the National Minimum Wage reporting expenses and…
Minimum wage rose on 1 April
Increases to the National Living Wage and National Minimum Wage took effect from 1 April. From April 2025, the NLW will increase by 6.7% and the NMW by as much…
