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06 Feb 2023
Energy bill support for firms to be reduced from April
Businesses will receive reduced support for their energy bills from April.
06 Feb 2023
Bank of England raises interest rates to highest level in 14 years
The Bank of England (BoE) has raised the base rate of interest.
06 Feb 2023
Government launches consultation on R&D relief
The government has launched a consultation on simplifying the UK's research and development (R&D) tax relief system, driving innovation and growing the economy.
06 Feb 2023
Fewer firms investing in training despite skills shortage
Fewer firms are increasing their investment in training and development despite a skills shortage, according to a survey by the Confederation of British Industry (CBI).
06 Feb 2023
UK business confidence plummets to 13 year low
The UK's business confidence has dropped to a 13 year low, according to a survey conducted by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW).
06 Feb 2023
Small firms 'facing challenges when applying for financing'
Many small firms in the UK face challenges when it comes to finding and applying for funding, according to a report published by the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB).
06 Feb 2023
BCC warns SME exporters 'under tightening pressure'
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has warned that small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that export are facing 'tightening pressure' as a result of decreasing export sales.
06 Feb 2023
Pensioners outnumber young people for filing self assessment tax returns
HMRC has revealed that more pensioners filed a tax return for the 2020/21 tax year compared to young people.
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