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Starbucks tax avoidance: Is it fair?

There’s a big controversy brewing regarding Starbucks, and their tax arrangements in the UK. Many independent coffee shop owners have expressed outrage that Starbucks has managed to pay very little in the way of corporation tax, while smaller and less resourceful cafes pay a larger contribution. Some people have even called for a boycott of […]

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Do you pay into a pension?

Alarming research from Prudential suggests that as many as 46% of small business owners do not contribute regularly into a pension fund – even though they are self-employed and are not automatically enlisted into a scheme. The main reasons for this appear to be the fact that many businessowners believe that they are not going […]

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Better funding to become available for SMEs

Metro Bank Supports SMEs With Cash Flow Problems Now here’s some exciting news: Metro Bank, which has more than 12 branches throughout London, is going to be helping small businesses to overcome cash flow problems by offering millions in funding. This is in association with Vince Cable, who is the Business Secretary in the existing […]

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Is there too much regulation for small businesses?

The FSB have claimed that small businesses across the UK are suffering from too much regulation which prevents them from growing effectively, in addition to making hiring new staff harder. The organisation further claims that those who are already in employment are protected more than those who actively seek work along with millions of others […]

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Debate: How much tax should the wealthiest pay?

It’s an age-old debate both here in the UK and across the Atlantic. With the Labour conference ongoing in Manchester – and Ed Miliband claiming that only the richest individuals benefited from the new 45p rate – there seems to be scepticism as to whether this tax break actually results in more revenue overall. Meanwhile, […]

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Government needs to address raw material shortages

The business group, The Material Security Working Group (MSWG), which includes a wide range of members including Friends of the Earth and the manufacturers' organisation, EEF, has asked the Government to be more proactive over the raw material shortage that is threatening the UK. MSWG says that there are a number of reasons why the […]

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So you think you can avoid the taxman…?

HMRC has saved the taxpayer an estimated £200m by taking three tax avoidance schemes to the courts – and winning all of its cases. The first case involved a scheme that addressed capital gains tax and which, according to HRMC, prevented around £90m finding its way to the treasury. The second case involved the directors […]

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MPs still having a taxing time

The 2009 expenses scandal that exposed many MPs for claiming where they shouldn’t have had the nation screaming for reform. This led to the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority (IPSA) being set up to oversee the changes that needed to be made – but which, in its turn, is creating unrest with MPs complaining that it […]

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Box clever and protect your intellectual capital

Large Businesses Are Exploiting Their Power Small and medium businesses make up 90% of all enterprises globally, and produce 70% of all services and goods, yet, according to the World intellectual Property Organisation, many suffer from the bully-boy tactics of larger and more powerful businesses who are not averse to using their power and cash-flow […]

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HMRC accused of making kids ‘spy’ on tax evaders

HM Revenue and Customs have announced that there is going to be a new initiative to help children understand about tax, and the significance it has on the community in which they live. However, there has been widespread controversy about the course after it was revealed that 11-year-olds would be asked to name and shame members […]

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