
Welcome to our August LiveWire With the Olympics over and one of the wettest Augusts on record almost behind us we are all keeping our fingers crossed for an Indian summer! Now is a great time to send in your tax return information so that we can bring your affairs completely up to date, before your thoughts turn to the Festive Season. Please find below a short round-up of the current business news. Kind regards Lesley Stalker
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Firms urged to claim rates relief as deadline looms
With the deadline for claiming Small Business Rate Relief (SBRR) now looming, a leading business group is highlighting the value of the Government scheme. Click here to read more.
Energy firms are exploiting SMEs, claims BCC
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are more vulnerable to exploitation by energy suppliers than domestic customers, the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has argued. Click here find out more.
Health and safety reforms to save small businesses £300 million Small firms could collectively save up to £300 million every year with the aid of improved health and safety advice, according to new research. Click here find out more.
Identity fraud service is launched Victims of identity fraud can now benefit from improved help and advice following the launch of a one-stop service designed to simplify the credit restoration process. Click here to find out more.
Extra Personal Allowances HMRC have now issued further guidance on the increase in the personal tax allowance which is due to take effect from 7 September 2008. Click here to find out more.
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