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The latest news affecting small and medium sized (SME) businesses in the UK
HMRC opens pilot for digital VAT filing for SMEs ahead of April rule change
A pilot for a new online VAT service was launched today, with HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) inviting more than half a million businesses to try it ahead of new rules coming into force in April 2019.
UKs city accounting sector loses only female leader after Grant Thornton CEO quits
The British accounting sector has lost its only female leader after Sacha Romanovitch, Grant Thornton’s chief executive, quit just weeks after disgruntled colleagues attacked her leadership style and “socialist agenda”.
Brexit uncertainty could be harming the UK’s £1.9 trillion SME market
As UK and EU officials prepare to meet in Brussels to forge divorce deal agreement research reveals the affect split could have on UK SMEs
Majority of UK business is confident of growth despite Brexit concerns
According to Santander’s Trade Barometer, published today, more than two thirds of British businesses are confident they will grow over the next three years despite concerns about the potential impact of Brexit on the economy.
UK wage growth fastest for nearly 10 years
Wages excluding bonuses have risen at their fastest pace in nearly 10 years, official figures show.
Electrolux & partners set to teach 30,000 kids about food waste by 2019
The Electrolux Food Foundation, the student organisation AIESEC and Worldchefs have announced a commitment to raise awareness about food waste to children.
A ‘no deal’ Brexit will boost revenues say UK SMEs
Third of UK firms believe exiting European Union without a Brexit deal will have an advantageous or favourable effect on their revenues.
Better access to finance for self-employed in the Armed Forces Community demanded
New research has found that people leaving the Armed Forces have limited access to funding to create a start-up business or succeed in self employment.
Paddy Power fined £2.2m for failing to protect customers
Paddy Power Betfair has been fined £2.2m by the gambling watchdog for failing to protect customers and stop stolen money being gambled.
Paul Allen: Microsoft co-founder and billionaire dies aged 65
Paul Allen, who co-founded Microsoft, has died aged 65 from complications of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma.
Lidl accused of making UK SMEs homeless after using aggressive expansion plans
Discount food retailer Lidl has come under fire for an ‘aggressive’ expansion plan that has left local businesses struggling to find new premises.
RBS boss shuns interest-free credit cards over consumer debt worries
Chief executive Ross McEwan said the bank was concentrating its efforts on personal and small business loans where the customer is contracted to pay the money back.
Experience economy grows as consumers seek out memories in favour of material possessions
New research into the value of the experience economy suggests a disconnect between consumer and businesses priorities.
Talking about cancer at work
Research reveals a significant number of managers are uncomfortable speaking with their employees about illness and feel most uncomfortable discussing cancer
















