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Emergency Budget 2010: support for businesses
22 June 2010
The Chancellor addressed the problem that many smaller firms are experiencing when it comes to accessing credit.
The Enterprise Finance Guarantee Scheme is to be extended so that it benefits a further 2,000 firms.
The government is also to set up a large Regional Growth Fund which will offer finance for capital projects in the regions over the next two years, with priority being given to those schemes that have the greatest impact on jobs.
More measures for helping SMEs secure finance are to be announced by the Business Secretary, Vince Cable during the summer.
The tax rules on furnished holiday lettings, which were to be changed, remain in place while the government consults on any reforms.
Some backdated business rates bills will be cancelled, a measure particularly aimed at businesses operating in ports.
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Financial Crisis - Effect on Small Business
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Businesses encouraged to join Government’s prompt payment drive -
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HMRC business record checks halted -
3 February 2012
Policy maker accuses banks of failing businesses -
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IFS argues for major Budget tax cut -
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Spotlight - Credit Crunch
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7 February 2012
Businesses encouraged to join Government’s prompt payment drive -
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P45 tax form to remain -
6 February 2012
HMRC business record checks halted -
2 February 2012
SMEs to be given a helping hand to boost growth -
24 January 2012
Mediation pilot launched to reduce employment tribunals