Up to 50,000 businesses that have failed to submit VAT returns have been warned that their tax affairs could soon come under close scrutiny.

More than ten per cent of businesses are already planning to take advantage of a new scheme encouraging investment in energy-saving measures, according to research.

Employment Relations Minister Jo Swinson has announced plans to reduce the number of workplace disputes reaching an employment tribunal.

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has announced that it is contacting some customers if they have sent a payment without a reference number or with an incorrect one.

Thousands more young entrepreneurs are now eligible for government loans to help turn their business ideas into reality.

British businesses are to be helped to tackle long-term sickness absence affecting their staff through a new, independent service aimed at getting people back to work.