Thousands of UK businesses have given a frank assessment of banking services on a groundbreaking new website.

New figures from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) have revealed that it brought in a record £23.9 billion in extra taxes over the last year, after stepping up activity to make sure people pay all the tax they owe.

Further details have been published of a time-limited opportunity for pensioners to make extra national insurance contributions (NICs) to top up their state pension.

Late payment remains a concern for many small businesses according to the latest research from the national small business group, the Forum of Private Business.

Employers struggling to meet their automatic enrolment duties should raise the alert with the Pensions Regulator sooner rather than later, the organisation has warned.