The temporary capital investment tax super-deduction has had a “positive and measurable” impact on business investment and should be made permanent, according to research by the Institute of Directors.

New research has found that as many as 85% of UK workers want to start their own business one day and many believe a side hustle is the first step.

Almost a quarter of UK business leaders are worried that their company may not survive this financial year due to the cost of living crisis.

A new poll has found that self-employed workers are less stressed and more confident about their own prospects as they anticipate a significant rise in day rates over the next 12 months.

A new HMRC study has found that while awareness of Making Tax Digital is fairly high among VAT-registered firms, there is widespread confusion about specific requirements and many businesses don't think the rules apply to them.

A poll of small firms in the UK has found that there is widespread evidence that consumers are showing more support for independent shops and businesses as UK trading conditions worsen.

The Small Business Commissioner has joined an alliance of 16 leading UK business groups in a drive for faster payments to support small firms as the cost of doing business bites.

A new survey reveals that if small businesses unlocked the full benefits of tech it would add an extra £232 billion to the UK economy

A new survey reveals that if small businesses unlocked the full benefits of tech it would add an extra £232 billion to the UK economy

A new survey has found that 61% of start-up business owners say they won't use the services of an accountant to file tax returns in a bid to save money.