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February 2012
Updated auto-enrolment timetable issued
The government has published a revised timetable for when employers must start enrolling their staff in a workplace pension under the auto-enrolment initiative.
Company law in red tape spotlight
Companies are being asked for their views on how to tackle unnecessary bureaucracy in company and commercial law in the latest phase of the government’s Red Tape Challenge to scrap unnecessary regulations.
PM backs small businesses in new campaign
Empty and under-used government offices may become home to start-up and growing small businesses, under plans forming part of a new initiative announced by Prime Minister David Cameron.
‘Online only’ VAT returns weeks away
HMRC has issued a reminder to VAT-registered businesses that all VAT returns must be submitted online from April.
SME manufacturers offered new support
A new national programme has been launched to help small and medium manufacturing businesses to grow.
New tax dispute scheme put to test
A pilot scheme has been launched for a new way to resolve disputes between SMEs and HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC).
Move set to boost co-ops
New legislation will be introduced by 2015 that will help to make it as easy to set up a co-operative as any other form of business, the Prime Minister has announced.
Mediation pilot aims to resolve workplace disputes
A new government pilot scheme could pave the way to earlier and more cost-effective resolution of workplace disputes.
