UK businesses will be able to better protect their intellectual property rights in the UK and abroad as new legislation was given the final go-ahead.

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.