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Reading Time | < 1 min 12 Mar 2012

Pay apprentices more, urges business group

Reading Time • < 1 minApprenticeships should be rewarded with a pay rise and should be given more government support, the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has argued.
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Reading Time | 2 mins 12 Mar 2012

Last ‘amnesty’ for unpaid taxes on offshore accounts

Reading Time • 2 minsPeople who have money in offshore accounts but have not disclosed the tax that may be owing are being given a second and final chance to settle their bills at a reduced penalty rate.
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Reading Time | < 1 min 12 Mar 2012

Businesses paying back deferred taxes

Reading Time • < 1 minBusinesses that delayed settling their tax bills under a scheme introduced by the government to help those struggling in the economic downturn are paying back the much of the money owed.
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Reading Time | 2 mins 12 Mar 2012

Savers to benefit from improved compensation rules

Reading Time • 2 minsSavers will get better protection in the event of their bank or building society collapsing.
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Reading Time | 2 mins 12 Mar 2012

Small firms ‘confused’ over health and safety regulations

Reading Time • 2 minsThe confusion and uncertainty that many smaller businesses experience when it comes to complying with health and safety rules could be costing millions each year.
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Reading Time | 2 mins 12 Mar 2012

Charities get mobile phone VAT break

Reading Time • 2 minsCharities are all set to benefit from a tax break on any donation made by text message.
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Reading Time | < 1 min 12 Mar 2012

Taxpayers reminded of looming payment date

Reading Time • < 1 minPeople who file self-assessment tax returns are being reminded that the next date for making a payment is imminent.
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Reading Time | < 1 min 12 Mar 2012

Savers could be overpaying on tax

Reading Time • < 1 minSome people who have not registered to receive gross interest could be paying too much tax on their savings income.
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Reading Time | 2 mins 12 Mar 2012

Plans mooted to extend self-certification sick note period

Reading Time • 2 minsProposals are being discussed to allow employees to self-certify sick leave for a longer period during any swine flu pandemic.
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