Aga Khan Economic Planning Board
The Economic Planning Board (EPB) is a volunteer organisation under the Ismaili Council for the United Kingdom (UK). It was established to keep the economic status of the Jamat under review. It aims to improve the economic well-being of the Jamat via case management and support in the areas of employment and personal finance. The EPB has also launched a number of business alliances in industries from hospitality to pharmaceuticals.
SME lending hits all-time low
22 June 2022
Lending to SMEs in the UK is the lowest it has ever been with fewer than one in ten small businesses applying for finance in the first quarter.
Business rates
22 June 2022
Most non-domestic property will be liable for business rates, which essentially serve as an occupier’s tax.
The Chancellor promises tax cuts for businesses
22 June 2022
In a speech to the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) the Chancellor promised tax cuts for businesses in the Autumn Budget.
HMRC hands out £12.5mn in fines for tax evaders
22 June 2022
A fish seller, buy-to-let landlords and a crypto investor, not to mention an accountant and bookkeeper, all failed to pay their taxes and face millions of pounds in penalties.
UK falls to 21st place on global tax league table
22 June 2022
The UK has dropped to 21st place from its previous position at sixth due to the increase in corporation tax to 25% in April 2023.
HMRC demands refunds of overpaid SEISS payments
22 June 2022
HMRC is targeting self-employed workers who overclaimed coronavirus grants during the pandemic, warns RSM.
How to price in wage increases and protect profits
22 June 2022
With the cost of living crisis, businesses need to focus on retaining staff and factoring pay increases into overall profitability, explains Stuart Clark, managing director of accountancy firm Russell & Russell.
KPMG plans digital recruitment wave
22 June 2022
KPMG plans to double the size of its specialist digital development team, with recruitment drive to hire 3,500 developers in the next three years.
National Insurance threshold change from 6 July
22 June 2022
HMRC has updated the guidance on changes to the National Insurance threshold due to come into effect from July.
Plans on course for property ownership register
22 June 2022
Companies House will soon be writing to all overseas entities which need to report property ownership under the Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Act.
Businesses face negative effects of NIC increase
22 June 2022
Four out of five employers stated that they were immediately impacted by the increase in National Insurance contributions (NICs) according to a recent survey.
Scam warning for tax credits claimants
22 June 2022
In the run-up to the 31 July renewals deadline for tax credits, HMRC has warned that fraudsters are targeting claimants with scam emails, fake websites, and text messages.
