The number of businesses receiving export support has increased by 50 per cent in the last financial year, the government has announced.

Small and medium-sized businesses are being urged to become more proactive in protecting themselves against online fraud.

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is to increase the amount of money it can take through PAYE to settle tax debts from April 2015.

The government has published draft legislation introducing new measures to help smaller businesses source the finance they need.

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is warning taxpayers to be on their guard against fraudulent phishing emails.