Latest News for Business Click on a headline to read the full story. 08 Apr 2024Relief at HMRC's reversal of helpline closuresHMRC's decision to halt its plans to restrict taxpayer helplines and direct people to online services instead has been met with relief by the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB). 08 Apr 2024Jeremy Hunt cuts NICs again in the Spring BudgetThe Chancellor made further changes to National Insurance contributions (NICs) following the cuts made in the Autumn Statement 2023. 08 Apr 2024Business groups say challenges remain despite encouraging BudgetThe UK's business groups warned that challenges remain despite the Chancellor delivering an encouraging Spring Budget. 08 Apr 2024New HMRC R&D tax relief guidance 'could be clearer', says ICAEWNew guidance from HMRC on Research and Development (R&D) tax relief 'could be clearer', according to the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW). 08 Apr 2024Bank holds interest rates as inflation and economy show improvementThe Bank of England held interest rates despite continued falls in the rate of inflation and a return for growth for the UK economy in January. 08 Apr 2024HMRC's services having a negative impact on SME productivityThe productivity and efficiency of SMEs is suffering as a result of poor HMRC services, according to members of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA). 08 Apr 2024New measures aim to 'break the spell' of fraudstersNew measures aim to 'break the spell' of financial fraudsters by giving payment providers more time, according to draft legislation published by the government. 08 Apr 2024The National Minimum Wage is the single most successful economic policy in a generation, says think tankThe introduction of the UK's National Minimum Wage (NMW) in 1999 is the single most successful economic policy in a generation, according to the Resolution Foundation. Archive NewsClick here to access our full archive