The ‘biggest change to rent law in a generation’ will be delivered with the Renters Reform Bill (the Bill). The Government says it says it will improve the lives of millions of renters by driving up standards in the private … Continue reading →

Research from the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) shows that successful applications for finance among members have dropped to the lowest level on record. Conversely, figures from the Bank of England show the annual growth rate of lending to big … Continue reading →

A leading business organisation has highlighted the problems faced by industry after new figures show a steep rise in business costs. According to figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), producer input price inflation stands at a record-high 18.6 per cent, … Continue reading →

New legislation allows HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) to recover Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) grants that have been overclaimed. Those who fall foul of the legislation could face interest charges, financial penalties and even be named and shamed. If … Continue reading →

Changes to charges and penalties applied to late submission of VAT returns will kick in from January next year. For the VAT period starting on or after 1 January 2023, new penalties will replace the default surcharge for returns submitted … Continue reading →