Comptons get behind the Posh
A local estate agent has backed Peterborough United’s commitment to develop young talent and turn them into future stars of London Road.
“More competition needed to get banks lending”, says FSB
THE Project Merlin figures released by the bank of England today showed that banks lent a total of £100.3 billion in the first six months of the agreement, of which £37.3 billion went to small…
Local government finance review must not be a revenue raising exercise for councils
THE Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has welcomed the government’s review looking at the way local authorities in England are financed, but warns that the new powers must not be used to raise revenue at…
BGL employees graduate with CMI qualification
EIGHT employees from the BGL Group have graduated with the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) Level 7 Certificate in Strategic Leadership and Management.
FSB response to the SME banking figures released by the BBA Taskforce today
THE smallest businesses are still more likely to get a rough deal at the hands of the banks, the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) warns today in response to figures released by the British Bankers…
Survey reveals local businesses’ ambitions for growth
A staggering 84% of SME owners and managers in the East of England are planning to grow their business in the next 12 months, a recent survey by Business Link has shown.
HMRC clamps down on tax cheats
HMRC have announced that they will be launching new campaigns over the next year targeting VAT defaulters, private tutors and e-marketplaces.
Half of UK entrepreneurs risk being “hung, drawn and quartered” by HM Revenue & Customs
ALMOST half of Britain’s entrepreneurs risk being “hung, drawn and quartered” by HM Revenue and Customs because of a lack of basic accountancy skills, new research suggests.
Tax return penalties: back with bite
SMALL business owners across Peterborough are being warned to keep on top of tax returns, or risk significant penalties under tough new HMRC rules. From 31st October, new rules will see late payers face hefty…
Peterborough company’s values made it an employer of choice for new director
PETERBOROUGH-BASED medical devices company Coloplast has appointed Colin Edmondson as sales director for the continence division.