Accounting News - January 2014

Growth Vouchers on the way George Hay is taking part in a multi-million pound government scheme designed to help businesses more easily access the advice they need to help them grow. more SMEs get Autumn Statement support Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) featured heavily in Chancellor George Osborne’s Autumn Statement on December 5, with the announcement of support measures including help with business rates. more

‘Sensitive’ business names list reduced

A list of sensitive names that required approval before a new business could be registered has been cut by a third. more

New electronic ‘nudge’ on PAYE

A new electronic reminder designed to help employers stay up-to-date with their Pay As You Earn (PAYE) payments has been introduced by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC). more

Self Assessment set for paperless future

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is considering responses to a consultation on plans for upgrading its Self Assessment (SA) Online service to provide what it calls “a complete end-to-end digital experience for customers”. more

Workplace injury reporting made simpler

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has put in place changes designed to make the mandatory reporting of workplace injuries simpler for businesses. more

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