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The news section on Small Business UK allows you to keep up to date with the latest news, economic trends and regulatory developments affecting new and established UK small businesses.

State-backed CBILS replacement scheme delayed by lending details

The Treasury is putting a scheme to replace CBILS in place, but is experiencing issues with pricing and personal guarantees.

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SMEs forecast 8.1% growth over 2021 as they plan for lockdown easing

SMEs are predicting business growth in 2021, with almost a third planning for the end of lockdown, according to new figures from Barclaycard

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Business rates appeal talks halted as thousands of firms wait for outcome

The number of business rates appeals have soared over the pandemic and talks halted before a final decision was made

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HMRC lays down IR35 compliance principles ahead of the new tax year

HMRC has set out IR35 compliance rules ahead of April 6 2021. However, one expert believes it won't be a 'light touch' approach as promised

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Kevin Hollinrake calls for abolition of business rates

Increasing VAT by 3% to 23% would cover the £3bn raised each year through business rates, says influential MP

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Half a million businesses at risk of collapse without more support

9m jobs could disappear if 600,000 stricken businesses are allowed to go under without more Covid pandemic financial help

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SME owners hold £1.2bn of personal liabilities linked to Covid-19 loans

SME directors are holding a substantial sum in personal liabilities from Covid-19 loans, putting them at risk once the loans become repayable

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Fashion industry struggles for survival due to post-Brexit red tape

Hundreds of leading figures in the fashion world are warning of the damage being done by red-tape and travel restrictions since leaving the EU

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SME owners hold £1.2bn of personal liabilities linked to Covid-19 loans

SME directors are holding a substantial sum in personal liabilities from Covid-19 loans, putting them at risk once the loans become repayable

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Fashion industry struggles for survival due to post-Brexit red tape

Hundreds of leading figures in the fashion world are warning of the damage being done by red-tape and travel restrictions since leaving the EU

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Government must help self-employed excluded due to 50% income rule

Influential thinktank the Institute for Fiscal Studies weighs into self-employed debate for second time in as many days.

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MPs give taxman six weeks to sort out Covid payments for freelancers

Over 500,000 freelancers wait to see if they will be included in final round of self-employment Covid-19 grant.

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Thousands of self-employed mothers miss out on Covid-19 SEISS payments

Self-employed mothers who have recently been on maternity leave are taking the chancellor to court for discrimination.

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Big companies must pay small business suppliers within 30 days

Companies will have to pay 95% of small businesses within 30 days, down from 60 days

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