Banking sector needs more competition
The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has urged the government to take action to introduce more competition into the banking system.
Read more »Government confirms launch of NIC holiday scheme
The government has announced the introduction of its national insurance contribution holiday for start-up firms in certain areas of the UK.
Read more »NIC tax holiday set to launch
The government is preparing to launch its promised national insurance contribution holiday for start-up firms in certain areas of the UK.
Read more »Business angels face greater demands
New research has suggested that business angels are being asked to invest their money for longer and in larger projects.
Read more »Self-employment declarations should be respected
With thousands of people predicted to start up their own micro-businesses as unemployment rises, a business group has called on the tax authorities to respect their employment status.
Read more »All start-ups should get NIC holiday as confidence stays fragile
A leading business group has urged the government to extend the promise of a national insurance contribution holiday for new businesses right across the country as a new survey shows business confidence in decline.
Read more »New businesses can boost recovery, says report
A study by a leading think-tank has claimed that reducing the obstacles to starting up a new business could push up economic growth significantly over the coming years.
Read more »Government to set up regional growth fund
Plans have been announced to establish a growth fund worth £1 billion to support business and economic development in those English regions likely to be hit by public spending cuts.
Read more »Emergency Budget 2010: tough measures for tough times
Not for a political generation or two has a Budget generated such intense interest. Pre-announcements by the Coalition Government had prepared everyone for large-scale changes to the tax system and for deep public spending cuts.
Read more »Emergency Budget 2010: employers offered national insurance boost
It has been a matter of policy for the government to reverse plans of the previous administration to push up national insurance contributions by 1 per cent as from next April.
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