New agency worker rules could 'hamper' job creation

New regulations that will entitle temporary workers to many of the same employment rights as permanent staff have gone before Parliament. ..[more]

HMRC warns of new phishing scam

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has issued a warning about a new email scam aimed at taxpayers. ..[more]

Businesses get chance to voice views on securing finance

The Treasury has invited smaller businesses to share their views on how best to improve the availability of finance to firms in the UK...[more]

Advertising budgets look set to rise

The amount that businesses spend on advertising will increase this year as the economy recovers from the recession, a new study has indicated. ..[more]

Gender pay reporting proposals outlined

The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has set out its proposals for closing the pay gap between men and women. ..[more]

New regulations and tax rises could 'risk' recovery

The ability of firms to create jobs and to spearhead the economic recovery could be jeopardised by a “blizzard” of new business regulations and tax increases, it has been claimed. ..[more]

Clampdown promised on minimum wage evasion

A new HM Revenue and Customs team has been set up to tackle the problem of employers who breach the rules on the national minimum wage. ..[more]

Consultation begins on broadband tax

Plans for a proposed new levy aimed at raising funds to boost the UK’s broadband network have gone out to consultation. ..[more]

New VAT rules could be a burden for some UK firms

A major change to the way that VAT is charged across the EU could impose extra admin costs on UK firms. ..[more]

Policy shift could signal end of compulsory retirement age

Employees could be granted the right to continue working past the age of 65. ..[more]

Small employers question the nation's skills pool

Small firms have serious doubts about the quality of training and skills among the general population, a new survey has revealed. ..[more]

Government scheme secures £500 million in business loans

Over 5,000 firms have secured loans worth more £580 million under the government’s Enterprise Finance Guarantee scheme. ..[more]

Pensions policy requires 'radical' change of approach

Workplace pension schemes are in danger of failing to provide adequate retirement incomes, it has been claimed. ..[more]

Taxpayers get self-assessment reminder

Self-assessment taxpayers are being reminded that the date for filing their returns is looming. ..[more]

Demand for employees at its highest for over two years

The jobs market could be returning to its pre-credit crunch levels. ..[more]

A 'difficult' year ahead for employment

Employment conditions are expected to remain difficult throughout 2010 as businesses continue to struggle with weak demand. ..[more]

Capital allowances go green

Electric vans are to get a 100 per cent first year capital allowance...[more]

Reduce your utility costs

Utilities can account for a sizeable chunk of your firm’s costs, but you might find that you can make considerable savings in this area. Here are some cost-cutting ideas...[more]

VAT dos and don’ts

A brief guide to managing your VAT...[more]

Businesses get extra time to update VAT prices

Businesses are to get additional time in which to update price labels after the rate of VAT reverts to 17.5 per cent. ..[more]