Category: In Business

Sep 27

Companies House introduces new penalties to boost compliance and corporate transparency

Companies House has implemented a new regime of penalties aimed at improving compliance and transparency in the UK’s company register, with a focus on cracking down on misuse and economic crime. Registered companies are being urged to meet their legal obligations, such as timely filing of confirmation statements, to avoid facing financial penalties or more […]
Sep 25

Family firms accuse Labour of dishonesty over tax plans, warn of threat to British business

Four out of five family-owned businesses have accused the Labour Party of misleading voters about its tax plans, according to a survey by Family Business UK. The trade association has expressed serious concerns over potential changes to longstanding tax reliefs, particularly business property relief, which allows families to pass on business assets with reduced or […]
Sep 22

Middle-class homeowners put kitchen renovations on hold over fears of tax hikes in autumn budget

Middle-class homeowners across the UK are postponing their kitchen renovation plans as fears mount over potential tax hikes in the forthcoming October Budget. The possibility of higher taxes, signalled by shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves, has led to a marked decline in consumer confidence, according to kitchen retailers. Jamie Everett, co-founder of bespoke kitchen manufacturer Naked […]