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27/04/2006 Call for uniform banking system
Business organisations are calling for changes to the UK’s banking structure to allow instant access to funds from cheques paid into small business bank accounts.
26/04/2006 Government interference stifles growth
Government interference in business is stifling economic growth and is likely to get worse if Gordon Brown becomes Prime Minister, warns a directors organisation.
25/04/2006 SME business good for British banks
British banks increased the amount they lent to small and medium-sized businesses last year, according to new figures released by the British Banking Association (BBA).
19/04/2006 High costs for small firms on AIM
Small firms that look to list on the Alternative Investment Market (AIM) to raise funds could spend a quarter of the amount raised on professional fees, according to new research.
18/04/2006 Company tax returns to go online
Small businesses will be required to file their company tax returns and PAYE in-year forms online by 2010. In addition, new filing deadlines are to be introduced by 2008 for income tax self-assessment.
11/04/2006 Red tape burden taxing for UK firms
The administration burden of UK tax regulation is costing more than £5 billion a year, according to a research report by KPMG.
10/04/2006 Disruption fears dampen business banking changes
More than a third of SMEs are hesitant to change their business bank because of possible disruption to their banking arrangements.
10/04/2006 Consultation to end audit requirements for small firms
A consultation paper outlining proposals to remove the statutory audit requirements for small firms and Appointed Representatives has been issued by the Financial Services Authority (FSA).
07/04/2006 Public sector contract service launched
A new site enabling small firms to access details of government contracts available for tender has been launched.
07/04/2006 Interest rates held
The Bank of England has kept interest rates on hold for the eighth month in a row.
04/04/2006 Fall in business start ups in 2005
Business start ups in England and Wales dropped by 13% during 2005, according to new figures by Barclays bank.
04/04/2006 Red tape a new concern for small firms
Small firms find red tape much more of a burden today than they did two decades ago according to new research from NatWest.
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