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Business Secretary writes to professional services sector ahead of end of Brexit transition period

The Business Secretary has written to the professional and business services sector warning them about the actions they need to take to prepare for the end of the

Businesses and contractors offered clarity on IR35

With less than six months left until the introduction of the IR35 regulations in the private sector, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has finally released additional...

Businesses bombarded by cyber-attacks as they seek support for COVID-19

A range of organisations, including the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW), have released fresh warnings about the risk of cyber-attacks d

Businesses can still access the Recovery Loan Scheme

Businesses affected by Coronavirus can still access the Recovery Loan Scheme (RLS) launched in April, despite the closure of applications for other Government loan

Businesses face legal action over unpaid business rates

Local authorities have begun to take legal action against businesses that fail to pay their business rates bills. A new report from property consultancy Colliers has

Businesses left to pick up the tab for Employment Rights Bill

The Government estimates that new obligations placed on employers under the Employment Rights Bill could result in substantial compliance costs

Businesses may be entitled to insurance pay-out after important judgment

A new judgment at the High Court has clarified that policyholders denied business interruption (BI) insurance claims due to COVID-19 may be due compensation. In an

Businesses must be prepared for imminent changes to Corporation Tax

Businesses should be planning for the rise in Corporation Tax (CT), which comes into force from 1 April 2023, and sees the top rate of tax rising from 19 per cent to

Businesses must get to grips with a Government crackdown on fraud committed by employees

A new ‘failure to prevent fraud’ offence is being introduced by the Government to encourage businesses to do more to deter offending, which will ultimately protect the