UK SME investment affected by European worries, says survey
Investment plans for almost a third of SMEs in the UK have been put on hold because of continued uncertainty…
Capital requirements might be doubled for investment firms
According to new research from KPMG, nearly half of all investment firms could be forced to double their capital requirements.…
Grocery industry sees ‘green shoots of recovery’, says report
New research from business recovery specialists Begbies Traynor says that the UK’s grocery sector is showing signs of returning to…
Cash flow management essential for start-ups says ICAEW
The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) says that start-ups should be more frugal and avoid "burning…
New research says advisers want to work with accountants
Closer collaboration with accountants is the way forward for advisers, says new research from Prudential. The pension provider found that…
HMRC taskforces add £109m to public purse in 6 months
The specialist taskforces set up by HMRC to target sectors identified as being at the highest risk of tax fraud…
Deloitte reports growth in US investment into North West
According to new research from Deloitte, US investment into companies in the North West of the UK has seen a…
FTSE 100 remuneration arrangements face less opposition
New research by Deloitte shows that this year, fewer FTSE 100 companies have changed their remuneration arrangements than the year…
Reporting guidance concerns raised by accounting regulator
The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) is consulting on draft guidance regarding on going concerns about the quality of information that…
Business rates a hurdle for regional growth, says accountancy firm
Bishop Fleming, a leading regional UK accountancy firm, has urged greater focus on plans to devolve business rates. With new…
Tax receipts from inheritance rise by 15%
According to new analysis by Prudential of the latest HMRC data, there was a 15% increase in inheritance tax paid…
HMRC nets more than £50 million with landlord campaign
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has brought in more than £50 million through a campaign aimed at residential landlords. According…