Business news

Government says business lending scheme is working

Posted On: Wednesday, 25 March 2009

The government’s Enterprise Finance Guarantee scheme has processed more than 1,300 eligible loans worth almost £145 million, Peter Mandelson the Business Secretary has said.

Recession tax relief measures could 'discriminate' against some businesses

Posted On: Wednesday, 25 March 2009

Unincorporated businesses could miss out on a tax relief scheme introduced by the Chancellor in the pre-Budget Report.

Businesses failing to tap into workers’ skills

Posted On: Tuesday, 24 March 2009

Firms are not making full use of the skills and talents of their workforces, a new study has claimed.

Small employers urged to claim £75 online filing bonus

Posted On: Tuesday, 24 March 2009

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has reminded firms employing fewer than fifty people that they can pick up a tax-free £75 bonus if they file their 2008/09 Employer Annual Returns online this year.

Government should 'scrap' double business rates hit

Posted On: Monday, 23 March 2009

The government must act to reduce the burden that planned increases in business rates are likely to impose on smaller firms.