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The Autumn Statement small business archive.

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Autumn Statement 2023 for small businesses

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announces packages of tax cuts for small businesses, including national insurance, freezing business rates for retail, leisure and hospitality and making the tax break for business investment permanent

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Autumn Statement what it means for small business

As predicted, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt clobbers small businesses with stealth tax raids on VAT and National Insurance but there's good news with enhanced help for retailers, hospitality and leisure when it comes to business rates

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Contractors to shun public sector following Autumn Statement IR35 ruling

The Autumn Statement's confirmation of IR35 is set to have a huge impact on public sector contractors.

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UK SME community sees Autumn Statement as modest and medium-term

Mike Cherry, national chairman at the Federation of Small Businesses, gives us his reaction to Chancellor Hammond's Autumn Statement.

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Autumn Statement 2016: Flat rate VAT changes explained

Chancellor Philip Hammond has announced significant changes to the amount of VAT SMEs will have to pay.

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Autumn Statement 2016: SME reaction to Hammond’s venture capital investment

UK SMEs react to Chancellor Philip Hammond's pledge to invest £400 million to UK startups.

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Autumn Statement 2016: Squeeze to be worse than last parliament

Lower earnings growth and ongoing welfare cuts mean that a renewed income squeeze will be more severe than the last parliament.

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Autumn Statement 2016: National Living Wage goes up

Chancellor Philip Hammond has announced that there will be an increase in the National Living Wage from April 2017.

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Autumn Statement 2016: Businesses cannot rely solely on government

Business owners and advisers have offered their views on what to expect from the Chancellor Philip Hammond's Autumn Statement.

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Business investment expected to slow after Autumn Statement

Businesses are seeking Autumn Statement investment boost to mitigate a weaker economic outlook, new research finds.

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Autumn Statement 2015: Small business community disgruntled with Review

The Spending Review had 'little to offer' the micro-business community, say business commentators. 

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Autumn Statement: Any scope for tax giveaways?

George Hardey assesses the outlook for pleasant surprises in George Osborne's upcoming announcement.

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Attracting and keeping top talent through Total Reward

Employment benefits specialist, Drewberry, explain why you should base your benefits around a Total Reward Strategy

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5 things every small business owner needs to know before starting

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What is professional indemnity insurance?

Professional indemnity insurance provides cover if somebody sues your business and they allege that your advice caused financial loss or damaged their brand. It’s not just for accountants and lawyers but for anyone offering a personal service, even web designers

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Benefits of switching to the right business bank account

We've teamed up with the Current Account Switch Service to explain the benefits of switching your business bank account.