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100,000 British small businesses benefit from government-backed Start Up Loans
The government’s Start Up Loans scheme has achieved another landmark milestone as the 100,000th business loan is granted, bringing the total support given to firms to more than £941 million, it has been announced today (Thursday...2023-02-02 2009 0 -
HMRC late payment interest rates to be revised after Bank of England increases base rate
The Bank of England Monetary Policy Committee announced on 2 February 2023 to increase the Bank of England base rate to 4% from 3.5%. HMRC interest rates are linked to the Bank of England base rate....2023-02-02 941 0 -
A record 11.7 million tax returns received on time
A record 11.7 million customers submitted their tax returns on time, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has revealed. On 31 January, 861,085 customers filed online to meet the deadline, some with minutes to spare. There were...2023-02-01 1188 0 -
£1 million fund for fresh ideas to boost health at work
A £1 million fund for new ideas to boost health and welfare at work for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and the self-employed was launched today. Successful bidders will receive up to £100,000 to back their...2023-01-30 1193 0 -
New Year jobseekers urged to watch out for 7 signs of job scams
Jobseekers are being put on alert for the 7 signs of scams that could leave them out of pocket and at risk of identity fraud. January and February are acknowledged within the recruitment industry as peak...2023-01-26 942 0 -
UK to cut energy support scheme for firms; BoE’s sees risk of persistent inflation
The United Kingdom government plans to reduce the financial support provided to businesses to assist with their energy bills. This move is being made as part of the government’s ongoing efforts to cut costs and reduce...2023-01-14 2239 0 -
Saira receives special honour from University of Bradford
Saira Ali, Team Leader of our Landscape, Design and Conservation Team has received an Honorary Doctorate from the University of Bradford in recognition of her work on the environment, climate change and the promotion of greener...2022-12-15 4399 0 -
Multimatic named ‘Business of the Year’ by Motorsport Industry Association
Multimatic is the winner of the prestigious MIA Business of the Year (with sales over £5 million) Award. Revealed during the Motorsport Industry Association’s Business Excellence Awards dinner, held at Silverstone, the award recognises Multimatic’s achievements...2022-10-20 5133 0 -
Agrale launches Equipmake-developed state-of-the-art electric bus in Buenos Aires
A new Agrale electric bus, developed by electrification specialist Equipmake in collaboration with the brand’s Argentine-Brazilian automaker, and featuring the company’s latest-generation zero-emission powertrain, was launched in Buenos Aires. Debuted in the context of the C40...2022-10-20 5014 0 -
Minister praises Midlands tech students as part of AI scholarship drive
Visiting the city for Birmingham Tech Week, Minister for Tech and the Digital Economy Damian Collins met with MSc scholarship students and alumni from Birmingham City University (BCU) and University of Birmingham (UoB) at BCU’s new £70m...2022-10-19 3793 0