The government has published its plans for implementing a new EU Accounting Directive consolidating legislation on financial reporting.

All small and micro businesses in the UK are to receive a written reminder about their auto-enrolment responsibilities.

Changes to the rules governing the names of companies and other businesses took effect on 31 January.

The government is seeking views on ways to make it easier for companies to claim research and development (R&D) tax credits.

Tax experts have welcomed a government move that will prevent thousands of small businesses needing to register for European VAT from having to charge customers UK VAT, provided their relevant turnover remains below the £81,000 threshold.