HMRC seizes assets from almost 2,000 small businesses in a year
The Treasury seized business assets from 1,953 UK firms in 2016 to 2017, an increase of 23 per cent on the previous tax year. more»
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Lloyds bank launches £500m working capital growth fund
The asset finance fund will give businesses of all sizes the ability to make crucial investments without putting working capital budgets under huge pressure. more»
Pound coin deadline could be ignored by thousands of small businesses
Thousands of small shop owners are likely to continue accepting old round pound coins after the Royal Mint’s official deadline for returning them passes on 15 October. more»
The cash struggles business owners have with new notes and coins
New notes and coins are being introduced to improve durability as well as security. They are more resistant to water, dirt and tearing, and crucially they include more sophisticated anti-counterfeiting measures. more»
Capital investment plummets in response to allowance scheme cut
Significant cuts to the government’s Annual Investment Allowance (AIA) could mean that capital investment amongst British firms falls by as much as £0.5bn in 2017. more»
How to protect your workforce when your business uses lifting equipment
With falls being the most widespread cause of death in the workplace, it’s no wonder there is such a focus by regulators on reducing the risk for employees who regularly work at a height. more»
