12/04/2017 A small minority of unscrupulous letting agents are targeted by government proposals to ban unfair letting agent fees so tenants only have to pay their rent, together with a returnable deposit, without being hit by unexpected demands for large

12/04/2017. The opening of a competitive water market has given England’s small businesses the opportunity previously enjoyed only by large organisations to shop around the country to find the water utilities and retailers that offer the water supply and waste

12/04/2017. New and existing private investment schemes can now be designated as ‘Private Fund Limited Partnerships’ – a new form of limited partnership introduced by ‘The Legislative Reform (Private Fund Limited Partnerships) Order 2017’ to clarify certain issues and build

12/4/2017. Small businesses owed £44bn in late payments. As reported on page 57 of today’s Independent, a survey by Zurich reveals 52% of Britain’s smallest businesses are owed £44.6bn in late payments between them. More than a fifth (21%) are

Tax-free allowances up to £1,000 were introduced from 6 April 2017 for individuals whose gross trading or property income (i.e. the total amount before any allowances or deductions) is £1,000 or less. Where they have both types of income, the