Accounting News - December 2012
Businesses urged to bid for skill boosting cash Businesses across the country are being urged to bid for a share of a £150 million pot to create the training schemes they need to grow their companies. more Most auto-enrolled workers ‘will stay in’ New government figures suggest most people will stay in pension schemes under the new automatic enrolment initiative. more Trade mission highlights Russian opportunities British firms are being urged to explore new trade opportunities with the UK’s fastest growing major export market. more Red tape costs to be cut faster The costs of red tape on business will be slashed at twice the present rate from January 2013, the government says. more Flexible leave ‘good news for employers’ The government has announced reforms that will allow parents to share up to a year's leave after the birth of a child and described them as “good news” for employers. more New VAT certificates ‘may be on way’ HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has warned businesses registered for VAT that they may receive a new certificate they are not expecting. more |
