Six months on from its launch and the National Living Wage has received praise and criticism in equal measure. Business Advice finds out what impact the policy has had on the health of small UK businesses. more»
The number of smaller firms investing in overseas trade is at its highest since 2014, with export activity amongst these companies doubling in the last 12 months, more»
George Osborne will continue to champion the Northern Powerhouse initiative in his new role as chairman of government-backed think tank the Northern Powerhouse Partnership. more»
The current business rates programme in Wales, valued at roughly £98m, is to be extended for 2017 to 2018, as officials consider ways to further improve the system and make it more efficient. more»
Smaller UK companies paid out 94 per cent of profits made by their firm as dividends in the last 12 months, up from 63 per cent the previous year. more»
Just days after a comprehensive study by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) found that the vast majority of the UK’s 4.7m freelance workers are happily self-employed, a trade union is taking on tech giant Uber for working with them – using arguments which aren’t just flawed but are damaging to members. more»
George Osborne’s proposals to boost the post-Brexit British economy by slashing corporation tax to below 15 per cent have been met with a less than enthusiastic response. more»
Markets and the economy generally will no doubt fluctuate as a a result of Britain's decision to leave the EU, and chancellor George Osborne may even call an emergency Budget – a measure that could bring about significant changes to the tax system. more»
Despite warnings of a year-long recession by George Osborne and calls from leading entrepreneurs that the country is stronger within the European Union, the British public have voted for a Brexit. more»
Backed by analysis from the Treasury, which argued that leaving the EU would cause an “immediate and profound shock” to Britain that would damage economic growth, the chancellor stepped up the government’s campaign opposing Brexit, in a speech exactly one month away from the vital referendum. more»
