HMRC tackles online VAT fraud to level playing field for retailers
New laws that ensure businesses selling online pay the right amount in tax, and which make online marketplaces more accountable for VAT fraud, have come into force in the UK.
Tag: Autumn Budget 2017
November 2017 economic statistics: All the figures SMEs need to know
The Autumn Budget contained numerous announcements, including further investment for training staff and educating pupils. Our November 2017 economic statistics unveil why it couldn’t have come at a better time.
The chancellor failed to complete simplest of equations during meek Autumn Budget
The anticipation was palpable as Philip Hammond made his way to Parliament to deliver his Autumn Budget, but I was left a little flat.
Autumn Budget 2017: Increase to 2018 National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage
The Autumn Budget, chancellor Philip Hammond expressed, went a long way in ensuring peace of mind, with his numerous announcements including an increase in the National Minimum Wage.
Ten reasons the Autumn Budget 2017 is good news for business owners
By Staff writer
According to Phillip Hammond, a new startup is spawned every single hour in the UK. As business owners, we all know that the UK’s 5.5m SMEs are the economic backbone of this country and they play a very significant role in boosting the economy.
500-word summary of the Autumn Budget 2017 for SME leaders
With the debut Autumn Budget completed, Real Business has offered a quick and easy read of the event for UK SME leaders in just 500 words.
Autumn Budget 2017: Launch of £1.7bn Transforming Cities Fund
Half of the fund will be shared by the six areas with elected metro mayors to enable them to deliver local transport priorities.
Autumn Budget 2017: Ramping up the UK’s digital, maths, science and construction skills
Hoping to bridge the UK’s skills gap, chancellor Philip Hammond announced in his Autumn Budget numerous investments for training staff and educating pupils.
Autumn Budget 2017: Plans for business rates reform brought forward by two years
The announcement has been received fairly well, although some commentators have suggested that the chancellor could have done more to ease the pressure on SMEs.
Autumn Budget 2017: Chancellor goes after ?low risk return” investors with SEIS and EIS reform
SEIS and EIS reform was contained within chancellor Philip Hammond’s 2017 Autumn Statement measures aimed at targeting so-called ?tax-motivated investments?.