Introduction On 16th March 2016, the Chancellor George Osborne stepped up to the despatch box to deliver his eighth Budget. This was arguably one of the most challenging speeches he has had to deliver since he took charge of the … Continue reading →

A comprehensive survey conducted by the British Business Bank has revealed that lending to small and medium-sized businesses in the UK is growing for the first time since the financial crisis began.

The creation of new business taxes risks undermining the economic recovery, the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) has warned.

A study by Hitachi Capital Finance has revealed that the UK’s small businesses can expect three tough periods in 2016 when cashflow will be restricted.

Dividends have been a very tax-efficient way of making savings in National Insurance Contributions (NIC) and Income Tax contributions for a number of years, with many business owners and shareholders choosing a smaller salary, plus an additional remuneration package paid … Continue reading →