Changes to the rules governing the names of companies and other businesses took effect on 31 January.

The government is seeking views on ways to make it easier for companies to claim research and development (R&D) tax credits.

Tax experts have welcomed a government move that will prevent thousands of small businesses needing to register for European VAT from having to charge customers UK VAT, provided their relevant turnover remains below the £81,000 threshold.

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) says it has secured almost all the disputed tax due from the first group of tax avoidance scheme users to receive accelerated payment notices.

Hundreds of people became their own boss every week over the last year after receiving support from a government scheme.