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New employment mediation pilot scheme for SMEs

The Government has launched its regional mediation pilot scheme for small and medium-sized businesses, as part of a major overhaul of the employment tribunals system. more...

IFS calls for temporary tax cuts in forthcoming Budget

The Chancellor must use his forthcoming Budget to deliver 'temporary and targeted' tax cuts to help Britain avoid another recession, an influential think tank has claimed. more...

'A quarter of small businesses' lack protection against a crisis

One in four business owners are unaware of the kind of insurance cover they should have in place to protect their business in the event of a crisis, a new survey has warned. more...

Think tank wants further corporation tax cuts in upcoming Budget

The Chancellor George Osborne is being urged to consider further cuts to corporation tax in a bid to boost economic growth. more...

Web economy 'will double by 2016'

The value of the web economy in G20 member countries is set to almost double by 2016, a new report has suggested. more...

Self assessment deadline 'extended' for two days

Taxpayers who file their self assessment tax return online on 1 or 2 February will not be penalised, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has confirmed. more...

Pension auto-enrolment delayed for small firms

Small firms will be given longer to comply with the new pension auto-enrolment rules because of the tough economic climate, the Government has announced. more...