Diverse Finance news http://www.diversefinance.co.uk/news/ enquiries@diversefinance.co.uk UK roads crippling small businesses http://www.diversefinance.co.uk/news/32/ More than a third of small businesses estimate they are losing up to £10,000 a year through the UK’s poor transport infrastructure, according to new survey figures released recently. Call for uniform banking system http://www.diversefinance.co.uk/news/31/ 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. Government interference stifles growth http://www.diversefinance.co.uk/news/30/ Government interference in business is stifling economic growth and is likely to get worse if Gordon Brown becomes Prime Minister, warns a directors organisation. SME business good for British banks http://www.diversefinance.co.uk/news/29/ 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). UK investment property sector healthy http://www.diversefinance.co.uk/news/28/ Investment property in the UK is performing well compared to other markets and is likely to see returns of 17% during 2006, according to recent research. High costs for small firms on AIM http://www.diversefinance.co.uk/news/27/ 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. Company tax returns to go online http://www.diversefinance.co.uk/news/26/ 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. Funding support for Scottish SMEs http://www.diversefinance.co.uk/news/25/ Two new investment products have been launched to provide additional risk capital support for growing businesses in Scotland.