Author: Sophie Lewis
HMRC urged to show leniency towards late tax return payers
The FSB has called for HMRC to show some leniency towards those who submitted their tax returns late or incorrectly.
Government plans to ‘design out’ cyber threats to businesses and personal data
Business Secretary Greg Clark made the announcement that new measures will be put in place for the UK to become ‘world leader’ in the race against some of the most damaging cyber security threats.
Nearly half of SME employees leave because of stress and frustrations in the work place
A new report ‘Causes and implications of workplace stress in SMEs’ revealed the extent and causes of stress for staff working for smaller sized businesses.
HMRC reveal most ridiculous late tax return excuses
HMRC has revealed some of the most bizarre excuses taxpayers have given for not paying their self-assessment on time.
PM’s deal as bad as ‘no deal’, say the UK’s self-employed
Latest IPSE research shows that the majority of self-employed workers believe the PM’s Brexit withdrawal agreement will have a negative impact on their businesses – almost as much as a ‘no deal’.
More than 10,000 tax returns filed over Christmas
Despite it usually being the time for recharging the batteries and relaxing, there were many self-employed people spending the festive period filing their self-assessment.
Small businesses still held back by poor broadband
Poor broadband and mobile coverage are still continuing to hold small businesses back, particularly in rural areas.
Over half of workers will check work emails over the festive period
Catching up with friends and family, watching Christmas films and eating your own bodyweight in turkey is usually how people use their time during the festive period, however over half of workers are planning to check their emails over the holidays.
