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 Autumn Statement 2011
 
 
8 Feb 2012 HMRC announces 'fresh approach' to Business Records Checks
8 Feb 2012 New employment mediation pilot scheme for SMEs
8 Feb 2012 Revenue receives record number of tax returns
1 Feb 2012 Pension auto-enrolment delayed for small firms 
1 Feb 2012 Think tank wants further corporation tax cuts in upcoming Budget
1 Feb 2012 Web economy 'will double by 2016'
25 Jan 2012 ‘There’s a business in everyone’, says Cameron
25 Jan 2012 Government launches multi million pound retirement campaign
25 Jan 2012 Government 'must do more' to boost small business job creation
18 Jan 2012 Clegg launches employee ownership plan
18 Jan 2012 Retirement income expected to fall in 2012
18 Jan 2012 Revenue issues crackdown on post cessation trade relief
11 Jan 2012 Government pledges crackdown on 'health and safety culture'
11 Jan 2012 Speculation mounts over future of 50p tax rate
11 Jan 2012 Taxpayers warned over fake rebate emails as deadline looms
5 Jan 2012 Business groups issue New Year message
5 Jan 2012 Business records check programme ‘under review’
5 Jan 2012 Government urged to act on employment law burden
23 Dec 2011 Planning for a prosperous 2012
23 Dec 2011 High Street set for welcome Christmas bonus
23 Dec 2011 Deadline looming for Self Assessment Tax Return
21 Dec 2011 Employment tribunal fees 'will boost business'
21 Dec 2011 MPs criticise HMRC’s ‘cosy relationships’ with big business
21 Dec 2011 New taskforce seeks to ‘diversify business finance’
14 Dec 2011 Revenue confirms all businesses must file VAT online
14 Dec 2011 Small business group calls for adequate broadband access for all
14 Dec 2011 Tutors and coaches urged to disclose unpaid tax
7 Dec 2011 Business closures hit record levels
7 Dec 2011 Business given one month to comply with VAT rules
7 Dec 2011 New rules to help ISA investors hit by collapse of financial firm
30 Nov 2011 2011 Autumn Statement - the political reaction
30 Nov 2011 Business reacts to Autumn Statement announcements
30 Nov 2011 Chancellor vows to 'protect against the debt storm'
30 Nov 2011 The Autumn Statement - welfare benefits
23 Nov 2011 Business groups react to 'radical employment law reform'
23 Nov 2011 Cameron outlines strategy for growth but warns of ‘tough times ahead’
23 Nov 2011 New 'small claims' service for intellectual property cases
16 Nov 2011 Government unveils plans for simpler personal taxes
16 Nov 2011 Online shoppers warned of unexpected tax bill
16 Nov 2011 Small business group welcomes new Finance Fitness scheme
9 Nov 2011 Calls for extension to national insurance holiday scheme
9 Nov 2011 Further changes to VAT relief ‘in the pipeline’
9 Nov 2011 Small businesses hit by 'record levels of late payment'
2 Nov 2011 Give firms a tax break for hiring jobless young, urges CBI
2 Nov 2011 New Junior ISA is launched
2 Nov 2011 Small business group calls for energy price regulation
25 Oct 2011 Call to boost support for ‘forgotten army’ of medium-sized firms
25 Oct 2011 Leaked report calls for unfair dismissal rules to be scrapped
25 Oct 2011 Paper Tax Return deadline looming
19 Oct 2011 Business calls for manufacturing boost ahead of Autumn Statement
19 Oct 2011 'Millions of taxpayers' set for tax rebate
19 Oct 2011 Second rise in state pension age delayed by six months
12 Oct 2011 Business calls for tax incentives to boost private lending
12 Oct 2011 Government launches new online patent service
12 Oct 2011 Record number of fines issued to late filers
5 Oct 2011 Agency workers gain greater rights
5 Oct 2011 New credit easing scheme to ‘help struggling businesses’
5 Oct 2011 New employment regulations come into force
28 Sep 2011 HMRC closes the tax gap 
28 Sep 2001 'Urgent action' needed to boost creative industries skills gap
28 Sep 2011 Warning of soar in fake HMRC emails
21 Sep 2011 HMRC issues reminder on new Self Assessment penalties
21 Sep 2011 IFS calls for radical overhaul of the UK tax system
21 Sep 2011 New guidance on minimum wage for work experience staff
14 Sep 2011 50p tax rate may not raise any revenue claims
14 Sep 2011 Recession fuels decline in pension contributions
14 Sep 2011 Report calls for major reform of banking structure
7 Sep 2011 50p tax rate doing 'lasting damage', say economists
7 Sep 2011 Auto-enrolment plans 'will lead to fall in pension contributions'
7 Sep 2011 HMRC to check mortgage applications
31 Aug 2011 Gender pay gap 'could take 98 years to close'
31 Aug 2011 More shops left empty as consumer numbers fall
31 Aug 2011 Small firms could benefit from simpler reporting requirements
24 Aug 2011 Cameron pledges to support business as latest enterprise zones revealed
24 Aug 2011 Cheque payments need to be improved, say MPs
24 Aug 2011 Household finances 'worse than in the recession'
10 Aug 2011 Flexible working plans 'could undermine deregulatory drive'
10 Aug 2011 Intellectual property laws to be overhauled
10 Aug 2011 No rate rise until 2012, predict economists
3 Aug 2011 Capital allowances 'too complicated' for small businesses
3 Aug 2011 HMRC apologises for 'poor performance'
3 Aug 2011 Pensions system in urgent need of reform
28 Jul 2011 Cost of red tape compliance on the rise
28 Jul 2011 Delay in tax statements as HMRC fails to order enough paper
28 Jul 2011 Low interest rates 'deter young savers', study suggests
21 Jul 2011 Business voices concerns over pace of economic growth
21 Jul 2011 Call for fast-track planning applications for small firms
21 Jul 2011 Government reaffirms intention to reform business rates system
14 Jul 2011 Inflation shows surprise dip in June
14 Jul 2011 Rise in SME loan approvals but 'small firms still struggling'
14 Jul 2011 VAT rule-breakers given final chance to come forward
7 Jul 2011 New business mentoring scheme unveiled
7 Jul 2011 Pay gap between private and public sector widens
7 Jul 2011 UK employment laws 'deter sole traders from hiring'
29 Jun 2011 FSB hails rise in apprenticeships
29 Jun 2011 HMRC admits millions have not paid correct amount of tax
29 Jun 2011 Online shoppers to gain greater protection under EU law
22 Jun 2011 Government to proceed with pension age reform
22 Jun 2011 HMRC warns of tax credit email scams
22 Jun 2011 Limitless domain suffixes to be available
15 Jun 2011 Banks and businesses 'must unite to stimulate economic growth'
15 Jun 2011 HMRC to target e-traders in new tax campaign
15 Jun 2011 New website to protect online shoppers from rogue retailers
8 Jun 2011 Cutting NICs 'would boost small business employment'
8 Jun 2011 Money laundering changes 'to reduce burden on business'
8 Jun 2011 New advisory fuel rates are issued
1 Jun 2011 Lending under finance guarantee scheme plummets
1 Jun 2011 UK ostrich generation failing to plan for retirement
1 Jun 2011 Warning over red tape challenge response
24 May 2011 Banks miss targets for business loans
24 May 2011 Business Growth Fund 'unlikely to help small firms'
24 May 2011 Review to examine small business tax administration
18 May 2011 Consumers welcome the return of inflation-linked bonds
18 May 2011 Government consults on 'radical reform' of workplace entitlements
18 May 2011 Government launches review into future of British High Street
11 May 2011 Charities issue warning over cheque abolition
11 May 2011 Employers reminded of annual return deadline
11 May 2011 Figures reveal strongest ISA season in nine years
5 May 2011 Business reacts to UK economic growth figures
5 May 2011 Smaller manufacturers see fastest rate of growth in 16 years
5 May 2011 SMEs urged to prepare for pension changes
1 May 2011 HMRC targets tradespeople in new tax amnesty
1 May 2011 ISAs 'failing to encourage savers', says think-tank
1 May 2011 Treasury rules out early access to pensions
20 Apr 2011 Employment tribunal system 'requires major overhaul'
20 Apr 2011 Government urged to remove 'stumbling blocks' to investment
20 Apr 2011 HMRC begins first phase of Business Records Checks
13 Apr 2011 Cameron launches assault on red tape
13 Apr 2011 Late tax return fines to rise sharply
13 Apr 2011  National minimum wage to rise to £6.08 from October
6 Apr 2011 New financial year sees raft of tax and benefit changes
6 Apr 2011 New paternity leave rules come into effect
6 Apr 2011 Plans for single flat-rate state pension are published
31 Mar 2011 Cameron launches StartUp Britain scheme for entrepreneurs
31 Mar 2011 HMRC issues final reminder for offshore tax evaders
31 Mar 2011 Pensioners warned over HMRC error
24 Mar 2011 2011 Budget - the business reaction
24 Mar 2011 2011 Budget - the political reaction
24 Mar 2011 Budget 2011 - Corporation tax to be cut by 2% from April
24 Mar 2011 Chancellor presents 'a Budget for growth'
16 Mar 2011 Government 'considering maternity leave exemptions for small firms'
16 Mar 2011 Small business taxation needs 'major structural change'
16 Mar 2011 Treasury 'missing out on £16bn in unpaid tax'
9 Mar 2011 Cameron pledges to fight 'enemies of enterprise'
9 Mar 2011 Companies reminded of corporation tax changes
9 Mar 2011 New 'enterprise zones' to 'boost UK economy'
9 Mar 2011 OTS publishes final recommendations on UK tax reliefs
2 Mar 2011 Business voices concerns over proposed HMRC spot checks
2 Mar 2011 Disappointing GDP figures highlight 'need for growth Budget'
2 Mar 2011 New fuel rates published as petrol prices climb to new high
23 Feb 2011 Call to extend NICs holiday to existing businesses
23 Feb 2011 HMRC announces new plan to target tax evaders
23 Feb 2011 Time to train regulations delayed for SMEs
16 Feb 2011 Small firms to gain improved access to Government contracts
16 Feb 2011 Warning over cost of employment law changes
16 Feb 2011 New measures to boost small business exports
9 Feb 2011 Call to delay compulsory use of new accounts software
9 Feb 2011 Government urged to take action on apprenticeships
9 Feb 2011 New online Budget portal is launched
2 Feb 2011 Extra 750,000 people to pay 40% tax from April
2 Feb 2011 Government unveils employment tribunal reforms
2 Feb 2011 New penalties for offshore tax evasion
26 Jan 2011 Employers to be 'named and shamed' for NMW breaches
26 Jan 2011 Shrinking economy prompts fresh warnings over 'double dip threat'
26 Jan 2011 Warning over empty property rate charges
19 Jan 2011 Firms willing to pay more for simpler tax system, says FPB
19 Jan 2011 Government confirms withdrawal of Default Retirement Age 
19 Jan 2011 Government unveils shared maternity leave plan
12 Jan 2011 Business leaders pledge to create more jobs
12 Jan 2011 Call to introduce wage for internships
12 Jan 2011 Treasury considering 'fuel stabiliser' as business concerns grow
12 Jan 2011 Warning over retail sales as VAT rises to 20%
23 Dec 2010 Businesses urged to prepare for VAT rise
23 Dec 2010 Call for more business support in the New Year
23 Dec 2010 Firms advised to tighten security ahead of Christmas holidays
23 Dec 2010 Tax return deadline looming
22 Dec 2010 New measures to 'ensure EU legislation will not harm UK firms'
22 Dec 2010 Rising inflation will lead to higher interest rates, warns CBI
22 Dec 2010 VAT rise is 'not temporary', says Osborne
15 Dec 2010 OTS publishes recommendations for reforming UK tax reliefs
15 Dec 2010 Raising VAT threshold would 'create up to 35,000 extra jobs'
15 Dec 2010 Call to postpone withdrawal of default retirement age
9 Dec 2010 Business criticises tax avoidance changes
9 Dec 2010 Cold snap could 'cost UK economy £1.2bn' a day
9 Dec 2010  New paper-based payment system being considered
2 Dec 2010 New advisory fuel rates published
2 Dec 2010 FSB welcomes changes to small business rates
2 Dec 2010 Osborne insists Britain 'on the path to economic recovery'
24 Nov 2010 Government borrows record 10.3bn in October
24 Nov 2010 HMRC issues profit reminder for the self-employed
24 Nov 2010 Shoppers reminded of consumer rights over festive period
17 Nov 2010 Government in talks to impose tax on new offshore accounts
17 Nov 2010 Call for freeze on new employment law as publicity budget cut
17 Nov 2010 Warning over cost of pension changes
10 Nov 2010 Review identifies over 1,000 tax reliefs
10 Nov 2010 HMRC scales back helpline service
10 Nov 2010 Changes to the state pension age are confirmed
10 Nov 2010 2011 Budget date announced
3 Nov 2010 Small business support package published
3 Nov 2010 Government unveils new plans to boost local economic growth
3 Nov 2010 Business criticises plans to include micro firms in pension reforms
27 Oct 2010 State pension age to rise to 66 by 2020
27 Oct 2010 Government unveils 'Junior ISA' plan
27 Oct 2010 CBI claims private sector can replace lost public sector jobs
20 Oct 2010 Osborne confirms date for autumn statement
20 Oct 2010 ISA investment limit 'to increase by £470
20 Oct 2010 Cap on pensions tax relief to be reduced
13 Oct 2010 Support firms through national mentoring scheme, says FSB
13 Oct 2010 Health and safety review 'should focus on tackling red tape'
13 Oct 2010 Consumer champion 'could be scrapped'
6 Oct 2010 New employment legislation comes into force
6 Oct 2010 Government unveils plans to extend flexible working
6 Oct 2010 Business calls for tax reform ahead of spending review
29 Sep 2010 Stocks and shares 'outperforming cash ISAs'
29 Sep 2010 Small firms urged to claim backdated rate relief
29 Sep 2010 Savers' compensation limit set to rise
22 Sep 2010 HMRC reveals 'tax gap has widened to £42bn'
22 Sep 2010 EU maternity proposals 'could cost business £2.5bn'
22 Sep 2010 Business groups call for 'time to train' regulations to be scrapped
15 Sep 2010 Workplace pension reforms 'need to be simplified', warns CBI
15 Sep 2010 Longer turnaround times for paper tax returns
15 Sep 2010 HMRC writes off tax repayments under £300
8 Sep 2010 NIC holiday scheme comes into effect
8 Sep 2010 Millions of people due for tax rebate
8 Sep 2010 Businesses urged to review pay system
1 Sep 2010 Workplace parking scheme comes under fire
1 Sep 2010 Employers voice support for pension auto-enrolment
1 Sep 2010 Details of national insurance 'holiday' unveiled
25 Aug 2010 Small business confidence 'on the turn'
25 Aug 2010 Pensioners and families 'hit hardest by Budget measures'
25 Aug 2010 Britons withdraw '£60bn from savings pot'
18 Aug 2010 Inflation slows but still remains above target rate
18 Aug 2010 Minimum wage changes to 'cost employers £50m'18 Aug 2010
18 Aug 2010 Firms urged to register for energy scheme as deadline approaches