Government urged to unlock older entrepreneurship with tax-free pension access
Aspiring older entrepreneurs should be given greater tax-free access to their pension savings in order to fund new business ventures, a lobby group has advised. more»
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Business experts call for tax reform that supports entrepreneurs
Significant reform to the UK’s “punishingly complex” tax system is required to drive startup growth and boost job creation in Britain, a new study has recommended. more»
IoD warns government its “bizarre” immigration targets will punish businesses
Business leaders have criticised the government for its "unachievable" immigration targets, saying they will only serve to harm the UK economy. more»
Chuka Umunna: Government Growth Vouchers programme an “abject failure”
The scheme aiming to improve access to expert advice for small businesses has been criticised by the shadow business secretary for poor take-up and inefficient marketing. more»
Chuka Umunna: I want Small Business Saturday to be as big as Comic Relief
Since its 2010 launch in the US, Small Business Saturday has become a successful annual holiday encouraging shoppers to go local for their purchases. It has had a similar reception in the UK – now in its third year, the event launched with the theme "five million small businesses, one big day". more»
