Government extends furlough scheme

Extension initially in place until 30 November 2020.

Firms call for ‘inflexible business rates’ reform

A reduction would help most businesses survive the winter.

House sales rise following stamp duty land tax holiday

Residential property transactions increase sharply.

NAO warns ‘considerable’ levels of furlough fraud

HMRC’s fraud hotline received over 10,000 reports.

SMEs call for more Government support

The FSB suggests lowering employer NICs.