UK sees record company formations in 2023

Over 900,000 new companies created.

Landlord mortgage arrears double within a year

Rise attributed to elevated mortgage rates.

ICAEW outlines recommendations to boost UK productivity

The 16-point manifesto focuses on 7 key areas.

HMRC clamps down on undeclared dividends

Recipients must pay within 90 days.

‘Help to Grow’ campaign and small business council to aid SMEs

Help to Grow aims to support up to 30,000 SMEs.

Over a million miss self-assessment deadline

Late filing rises by 10% compared to last year.

Bank of England holds interest rates at 5.25%

Committee votes with a 6-3 majority.

‘Limited tax cut options in Budget,’ says Chancellor

Further cuts unlikely in upcoming financial statement.

HMRC introduces compulsory payrolling of BIKs

New rules will apply from April 2026.

Rapidly growing companies face financial stress

Report identifies 66,000 SMEs as at risk.

Corporate insolvencies surge in 2023

Harsh business climate puts pressure on firms.

House prices begin to fall at a slower rate

Sales agreements up year-on-year across UK.

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