SME bosses expecting a rise in interest rates
Britain’s SMEs are expecting a rise in interest rates in the first half of next year, according to a survey…
HMRC boosting online protection for tax returns
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is planning to improve online security before the 31st of January 2016 deadline for self-assessment…
UK to become world’s 4th largest economy, survey reveals
The UK is to become the fourth largest economy in the world, jumping ahead of Germany and Japan over the…
Business editor Sion Barry offers tips for budding entrepreneurs in 2016
Sion Barry has provided several tips for those planning to take the “entrepreneurial plunge” in 2016. Funding, investors and a…
2016 will bring challenges for small businesses, says FSB
The New Year will bring “new challenges and opportunities” for small businesses, according to the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB).…
Apprenticeship levy could be costly, reveals survey
Concerns have been raised over the new apprenticeship levy, with some businesses stating that it could be costly. The latest…
Small businesses expecting growth in 2016
Small businesses are expecting an increase in growth in 2016, according to a report conducted by Yelp. The Small Business…
Stirling voted best city in Scotland for starting up a business
Stirling is the best place in Scotland for starting a new business, according to a recent study. Start-up specialist Quality…
Business leaders need to be mindful to be effective, says ACCA report
Business leaders need to have “mindfulness” over mathematics skills in order to be effective and avoid scandals, according to a…
Confidence in UK economy grows following low unemployment
The UK economy is improving following lower unemployment numbers and improved wage growth. According to the Lloyds Bank Spending Power…
SMEs vital for growth of UK economy, shows research
SMEs are vital for the growth of the UK economy, according to Alex Hazell of the SME-focused bank Aldermore. Hazell…
Petition launched to scrap digital tax plans
A petition has been launched to scrap plans to transform the tax system. The new system will see self-employed individuals…