The last thing a small business wants to do is fall foul of the law. To avoid any nasty surprises, we're bringing you details of the laws, legislation and legal cases that could have a telling impact on startups, SMEs and established businesses
Autumn Statement 2023: What You Need to Know
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A round-up of everything you need to know about Jeremy Hunt's Autumn statement 2023: Business rates relief, living wage increases, national insurance cut for the self-employed
Autumn Statement 2022: Everything You Need to Know
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We explore everything you need to know about Jeremy Hunt's Autumn statement: tax cuts, national insurance and more!
UK Businesses Urged to Join Truck Cartel Legal Claim
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SMEs could be entitled to compensation following the price-fixing scandal that saw five truck manufacturers fined €2.9 billion by the European Commission
Commercial Finance Brokers Warned Over Introducers
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The NACFB has advised commercial finance brokers to check whether their introducers are authorized to make referrals, following recent regulatory changes
Apple Ordered to Repay Irish Tax of €13 Billion
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The European Commission rules Apple is to pay unpaid tax of up to 13 billion to the Irish government, as yet another corporation facing public backlash
Google and HMRC Face Public Accounts Committee
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Public Accounts Committee is due to question HMRC and Google about their recent deal following intense criticism of tax arrangements with corporate giants
SMEs Left Feeling 'Confused' and 'Pressured' by Auto-Enrol
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New survey by FSB reveals that auto-enrolment is creating additional pressure and confusion among small enterprises yet to set up schemes for staff
Small Welsh Town Goes Offshore
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'Fair Tax Town', Crickhowell in Wales, finds a legal loophole to avoid paying tax in protest of a fairer tax system.
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