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Letter from the Secretary of State for Business and Trade to the CEO of the Financial Reporting Council (FRC) providing an update on the FRC’s remit.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
A new bill introduced today will support businesses by modernising the business rates system to incentivise property improvements.
If you’re due to file accounts with Companies House by the end of December, use our online services where possible and allow plenty of time before your deadline.
The Register of Overseas Entities came into force in the UK on 1 August 2022 through the new Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Act 2022.
A new register being launched today will help root out corrupt elites using UK property to launder their illicit wealth.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Government will revamp the UK’s corporate reporting and audit regime through a new regulator, greater accountability for big business and by addressing the dominance of the main audit firms.
Making Tax Digital will be mandatory for VAT-registered businesses from 1 April 2022. Businesses should sign up now and select their MTD compatible software.
If you’re due to file accounts with Companies House by the end of September, use our online services where possible and allow plenty of time before your deadline.
Reforms to the Prompt Payment Code announced today, encouraging companies to stand by smaller suppliers.
Company directors and accountants urged to file earlier than usual and online.
Consultation launched aimed at giving Small Business Commissioner more power to support businesses and resolve late payment issues
Enforcement of the gender pay gap reporting deadlines suspended for this year.
Businesses can now digitally report energy and carbon data in the same way as financial information.
Financial Reporting Council to be replaced with a new regulator following review by Sir John Kingman
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Finance and accounting decision makers have admitted they lose paper receipts as HMRC encourages businesses to join Making Tax Digital.
Minister for Disabled People, Health and Work Sarah Newton has urged large employers to build more inclusive workforces.
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