Whether you're into politics or not, there's no denying that the decisions of MPs can have a big impact on how you run your business. From tax changes to government funding announcements, we give you the lowdown from Westminster
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!
Autumn Budget Announced in the Run-up to Brexit
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Philip Hammond announces retailer rate cuts, the introduction of UK digital tax, and a two-year fix on VAT threshold in the 2018 Autumn Budget
SMEs Granted Power to Borrow Against Invoices
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Legislation has been put into place to end restrictions on invoice finance for small businesses
Autumn Budget: Business Rates Boost for SMEs
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Chancellor of the Exchequer Philip Hammond reveals package of measures that should ease the business rates burden on the UK's smallest companies
Autumn Statement: What Businesses Need to Know
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In his autumn statement, chancellor Philip Hammond delivered worrying news on the UK economy, but revealed some promising proposals for British businesses
Jeremy Corbyn: “Labour will be on the side of innovators”
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Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn put forward his party's plans to support British businesses at the CBI Annual Conference
Theresa May Backs British Tech
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Theresa May pledges £2 billion a year in R&D investment for the UK's most innovative companies, but appears to backtrack on 'workers on boards' proposals
Bank Referral Scheme Launched
— Read More — Bank Referral Scheme LaunchedThe government's bank referral scheme obliges nine major UK banks to refer small businesses to alternative lenders when they are rejected for finance
‘Nothing has Changed’ for Fintech Following Brexit
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Alternative finance leaders say it’s been business as usual following the EU referendum, but express concern about recruitment for UK fintech startups
Executive Pay Targeted by Government White Paper
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A new report reveals that FTSE 100 bosses earn 150 times more than employees, and says executive pay should be decided by a ‘shareholders committee’
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
Government Says Deliveroo Must Pay Drivers National Living Wage
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The government has told Deliveroo it can’t pay its workers less than the national living wage unless the courts decide that they are self-employed
Suffolk and Norfolk Devolution Could Boost Business Growth
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Suffolk and Norfolk devolution could bring more than £1 billion of funding to the region, and give businesses a greater say over local issues
Government Report Outlines Future of UK Fintech
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New government report, Stepping Forward, examines the heady growth of the fintech sector and reveals how the UK can become the fintech capital of the world
Chancellor George Osborne Pledges to Cut UK Corporation Tax to 15%
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George Osborne says UK is still "open for business" following Brexit vote, as he outlines plan to cut corporation tax to lowest rate of all major economies
EU Referendum: Britain Backs Brexit
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David Cameron announces he is to step down as Prime Minister after majority of British public votes in favour of leaving the European Union in referendum
Osborne Reveals 2016 Budget
— Read More — Osborne Reveals 2016 BudgetBudget 2016: A quick look at news for SMEs and entrepreneurs from George Osborne's April budget announcement
SMEs Write Pro-Brexit Open Letter
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Small business owners sign open letter urging Brits to vote to leave EU, citing the need for “flexibility and adaptability” as the key to success
Brexit: Threat to SMEs Relying on EU
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RSA report: Brexit threatens EU-dependent SMEs. They struggle to export beyond Europe and want more government support to trade with emerging economies
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