News
June 2012
Loans service 'not what struggling businesses need'
A new business lending service from online loans specialist Wonga is not what struggling enterprises need, according to business recovery experts.
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UK firms must prepare for eurozone crisis, say accountants
A leading accountancy organisation has warned that the majority of UK businesses have no contingency plans in place in response to the economic turmoil in the eurozone.
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HSE highlights high cost of equipment testing myth
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has launched new guidance on safety testing of electrical appliances, saying that unnecessary checks are costing office-based businesses an estimated £30 million a year.
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Bosses set for end of third party harassment rule
The government is asking employers for their view on plans to scrap legislation that makes bosses liable for harassment of their employees by customers or clients.
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HMRC steps up tax help for bereaved
A new service has been launched to help people who need to sort out tax issues following bereavement.
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New IR35 guidance comes under fire
New HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) guidance to clarify the risk of contractors being caught by the IR35 intermediaries legislation has been attacked as a missed opportunity.
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