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Two freeports planned for Scotland
Published by Michael Graves on Wed, 09/03/2022 - 9:13amA partnership agreement to establish two green freeports in Scotland has been reached between the Scottish and UK governments.
The locations for the freeports have not yet been decided and there will be an application process with a view to setting up the freeports in 2023. Applicants in Scotland will be required to contribute towards a just transition to net-zero emissions by 2045, delivering net-zero benefits and creating new green jobs.
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Businesses urged to apply for remaining COVID-19 support grants
Published by Michael Graves on Wed, 09/03/2022 - 9:12am -
Coronavirus SSP Rebate Scheme set to close on 17 March
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Spring Statement is the time to act, says CBI
Published by Michael Graves on Tue, 08/03/2022 - 8:34amThe Chancellor must act at the Spring Statement or risk the UK economy drifting backwards to low growth, warns the Confederation of British Industry (CBI).
The Spring Statement will take place on 23 March 2022. The CBI has set out a range of policies it says are aimed at sparking growth via business investment.
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BCC calls for 'urgent action' to improve UK-EU trade
Published by Michael Graves on Wed, 16/02/2022 - 10:18am -
Scam HMRC call reports drop by 97%
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No 'convincing case' for digital UK currency, says House of Lords committee
Published by Michael Graves on Wed, 16/02/2022 - 10:05amCreating an official digital currency in the UK could pose significant risks to the financial stability of banks, a House of Lords committee has warned.
The Lords Economic Affairs Committee said introducing a Central Banking Digital Currency (CBDC) 'would have far-reaching consequences for households, businesses and the monetary system'.
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National insurance rise 'set to squeeze budgets', warns CBI
Published by Michael Graves on Wed, 16/02/2022 - 10:04amThe Confederation of British Industry (CBI) has warned the government that the planned rise in national insurance will squeeze budgets and affect economic growth.
The rise will see employers, employees and the self-employed pay 1.25p more in the pound from April 2022. From April 2023, the extra tax will be collected as part of the new Health and Social Care Levy.
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Consumer group urges taxpayers to avoid using refund firms to claim tax rebates
Published by Michael Graves on Wed, 09/02/2022 - 9:22am