New system to challenge business rates outlined
A system to allow businesses to check and appeal business rates bills has been announced. The aim is to ensure that disputes are settled more… Read More »New system to challenge business rates outlined
Economy
Lifetime ISAs
A guide to the Lifetime ISA. Announced by Chancellor George Osborne in Budget 2016 and launching on 6 April 2017, the Lifetime ISA is designed… Read More »Lifetime ISAs
150,000 secure home ownership from Help to Buy
More than 150,000 people have bought a home using the Help to Buy Scheme since its launch in 2013. The mortgage guarantee scheme, which allows… Read More »150,000 secure home ownership from Help to Buy
“Real test” for auto-enrolment ahead
Auto-enrolment has been a success for larger employers, but the “real test” lied ahead as smaller employers begin to enrol their employees, a report by… Read More »“Real test” for auto-enrolment ahead
Self-employed workforce continues to grow
The number of people choosing to become self-employed has continued to grow, making up 15% of the total workforce. Now numbering a record 4.6 million,… Read More »Self-employed workforce continues to grow
Government productivity plan lacks focus
The government’s productivity plan has been described as a “vague collection of existing policies” by the Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS)Committee. The committee has questioned… Read More »Government productivity plan lacks focus
Finance Bill 2016 passes through parliament
The Finance Bill 2016 passed through parliament in December 2015. This bill puts into law many of the measures announced by the Chancellor in his… Read More »Finance Bill 2016 passes through parliament
Help to Buy ISAs popular in first month
Two thirds of potential home buyers plan to use the Help to Buy ISA scheme to save a deposit for a home. The research by… Read More »Help to Buy ISAs popular in first month
Consumer confidence rises despite uncertainty over economy
People feel more confident about their personal finances but still have concerns about the state of the economy. According to GFK’s consumer confidence index, most… Read More »Consumer confidence rises despite uncertainty over economy
Higher stamp duty rates for buy-to-let property
Stamp duty land tax (SDLT) on additional properties such as buy-to-let investments and second homes will be 3 percentage points higher than current SDLT from… Read More »Higher stamp duty rates for buy-to-let property