Business news
The latest tax and business news, updated daily
You’re right to be looking for resources to keep yourself informed so you can run your business better.
Our daily business news is curated with you in mind. You’ll find the latest economic updates, Government announcements and tax consultations. You’ll also find sector-specific stories and developments, as well as summaries of press releases from the Government and HMRC. Keep yourself in the loop with the world of business, tax and economics.
Setting and reviewing employee pay
Determining your employees’ pay rates for 2021/22.IPPR: 600,000 firms could collapse without further support
Up to nine million jobs may be affected without an extension.VAT reverse charge reminder
The charge comes into effect from 1 March 2021.Record annual slump for UK economy in 2020
COVID-19 prompts UK GDP to fall by 9.9%.Govt. unveils £20m SME Brexit support fund
The grants are worth up to £2,000.CBI calls for further COVID-19 support
Failing to extend existing support will “stunt economic recovery”.1 in 3 house sales collapse as stamp duty deadline looms
29% of proposed purchases fell through in January.FSB: Govt. must extend business rates relief to 2022
The organisation is urging for the threshold to be changed.Firms get more time to repay bounce-back loans
Repayments can be spread over ten years, rather than six.COVID-19 business lending passes £71bn
Around 1.4m firms have accessed BBLs since May 2020.




