The latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), published today (June 18), showed a surprise rise in annual consumer price inflation (CPI) for May, up to 2.7 per cent from a surprise low of 2.4 per cent in April. Continue reading
It was announced earlier this month that new food and drink producers have a window of opportunity to pitch their innovative products to food giant Sainsbury’s through the PitchUp with Sainsbury’s initiative, part of StartUp Britain. Continue reading
As the G8 summit starts today (June 17) in Northern Ireland, the talks will be firmly based on ways of curbing tax avoidance globally, and in an interview with Sky News yesterday, Prime Minister David Cameron said that action will be taken to make a “real difference’ to the amount of tax paid by corporations. Continue reading
A recent study carried out by the industry group the Association of Financial Markets in Europe, has suggested that small and medium sized businesses throughout the area require further assistance from the public sector. Continue reading
According to a Bank of England official, the squeeze currently being experienced on small business lending could be eased, if banks shared data on credit worthiness. Continue reading
Ahead of the G8 Summit which begins on Monday (June 17th) in Northern Ireland, the European Commission have unveiled its latest plans to tackle tax evasion within the European Union. Continue reading
During the first week of June, the First Tier Tribunal dismissed HMRC’s bid to have its VAT case heard at the Upper Tier Tribunal; following an earlier ruling in March. Continue reading
A leading think-tank, the National Institute of Economic and Social Research have suggested that after two years of stagnation, the UK economy is set to grow this year, after gathering pace over the last few months. Continue reading
Ahead of the G8 summit, where tax avoidance is likely to be a hot topic, results of a new poll have found that forty-percent of UK consumers would consider boycotting a company or brand, over claims of tax avoidance. Continue reading
A new study has revealed a divide between the North and South when it comes to entrepreneurs, with northerners leading the way in an entrepreneurial boom. Continue reading