The new minimum rate of pay for workers in England comes into force today, 01 April 2021, it has been confirmed.
Category Archives: Business
America could slap 25 per cent trade tariffs on the UK
The UK could face trade tariffs of up to 25 per cent on a host of exports in retaliation against a tax on US tech giants.
Putting off completing your HMRC Self Assessment is no longer an option as the April deadline approaches
To avoid incurring the wrath of the taxman, Self Assessment taxpayers have just over a week to get their self-assessment in order to pay any outstanding tax liabilities in full. Alternatively, they can set up an online payment plan for the 2019/20 financial year to avoid incurring penalty charges, according to HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC).
COVID vaccination success provides businesses with confidence
The success of the COVID vaccination programme helped to instil confidence within many UK businesses once more. A survey revealed that the number of confident firms is at its highest level since 2018.
Basic Payment Scheme opens for applications following “biggest change to agricultural policy in half a century”
Farming and agricultural businesses can now apply for 2021 payments under the new Basic Payment Scheme (BPS), it has been announced.Continue reading
Businesses are missing out on ‘significant’ revenue due to unclaimed VAT
UK businesses are losing 12 per cent of their revenue because they are failing to reclaim VAT, the latest research has revealed.Continue reading
Future Fund: Breakthrough to launch in summer 2021
The Future Fund: Breakthrough scheme, which is replacing the closed (to new applications) Future Fund scheme, will open in the UK around the start of summer.
UK economy ‘set for rebound’ after increase in business and consumer confidence
The UK is set for rebound after business and consumer confidence rose to levels on par with those seen prior to the coronavirus pandemic in February 2020, according to the latest research.Continue reading
Gender pay gap – what does this mean for pensions?
Research suggests that the average woman in her twenties today will retire with £100,000 less in her pension than her male peers.
Draft legislation implements requirement for “mandatory independent scrutiny” of pre-pack administration sales
New legislation will require independent scrutiny of pre-pack sales where connected parties are involved, it has been announced.Continue reading















