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R&D tax credits utilised by businesses at record rates
New statistics from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) suggests more UK small businesses are claiming R&D tax credits than ever before. The figures show a 22% year-on-year increase in the number of claims from small firms, amounting to £905m in cash payments from HMRC in the 2015-16 financial year.
First published 22 Sep 2017 | Last updated 22 Sep 2017
Majority of freelancers satisfied with work-life balance
First published 21 Sep 2017
Last updated 21 Sep 2017
More than 15% of UK workforce is now self-employed
First published 19 Sep 2017
Last updated 19 Sep 2017
FSB unveils wellbeing drive for UK's small business community
First published 18 Sep 2017
Last updated 18 Sep 2017
New gig workers warned to register ahead of self-assessment deadline
First published 15 Sep 2017
Last updated 15 Sep 2017
Stamp duty surcharges forcing landlords out of lettings market
First published 14 Sep 2017
Last updated 14 Sep 2017
Chancellor Philip Hammond announces date for Autumn Budget
First published 13 Sep 2017
Last updated 13 Sep 2017
Making Tax Digital: VAT framework set out in new draft Finance Bill
First published 11 Sep 2017
Last updated 11 Sep 2017
Cautious optimism over latest SME Health Check Index
First published 8 Sep 2017
Last updated 8 Sep 2017
Parents using pension contributions to lower child benefit charges
First published 7 Sep 2017
Last updated 7 Sep 2017
Freelancers motivated most by independence and control
First published 6 Sep 2017
Last updated 6 Sep 2017
Small Business Advice Week enters its 14th year this week
First published 5 Sep 2017
Last updated 5 Sep 2017
Auto-enrolment spot checks underway among South Wales firms
First published 4 Sep 2017
Last updated 20 Sep 2022
Nearly one million people wrongly chased by HMRC for late tax
First published 31 Aug 2017
Last updated 31 Aug 2017
Small businesses missing out on public sector contracts
First published 29 Aug 2017
Last updated 29 Aug 2017