BUSINESS

It's Official: The UK Has Left the EU

Posted: 31 January 2020

The UK quit the bloc at 23:00 GMT today. Here's how the #BrexitDay unfolded on Twitter.

Boris Johnson: "I know that we will succeed"

Posted: 31 January 2020

In his Brexit address to the nation on 31 January 2020, Prime Minister Boris Johnson urged the public "to unleash the full potential of this brilliant country and to make better the lives of everyone in every corner of our United Kingdom."

Intellectual Property and the Transition Period

Posted: 31 January 2020

Information on trade marks, designs, patents, copyright, and exhaustion of IP rights during the transition period.

Self Assessment Payments Can Be Made in Instalments

Posted: 30 January 2020

If you can’t afford to make a Self Assessment payment at the end of this month, you can apply to set up a Self Assessment payment plan online.

EU Parliament Gives Final Approval to Brexit Deal

Posted: 29 January 2020

The European Parliament gave today its final approval to Britain’s divorce deal from the bloc, paving the way for orderly Brexit to take place this Friday.

How Could a UK Points-Based Immigration System Work?

Posted: 29 January 2020

Once the UK leaves the European Union (EU), a new immigration system will be introduced to replace the EU's freedom of movement rule.

HMRC Secures £5 Billion from Multinational Companies Diverting Profits

Posted: 27 January 2020

The extra tax is due to reforms introduced in 2015 to tackle profit diversion.

Businesses Receive HMRC Letters about UK-EU Trade Arrangements

Posted: 27 January 2020

HMRC letters to VAT-registered businesses trading with the EU and/or the rest of the world highlight actions necessary to take before the end of the transition period.

Britain to Grant Fast-Tracking Visas to Top Scientists

Posted: 27 January 2020

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced a "global talent" visa which will replace the current "exceptional talent" route, but removing the cap on numbers.

How Government Can Build Better Contracts with Blockchain

Posted: 27 January 2020

It is high time that we look at technology to revamp our existing mechanisms of the third government function – contract enforcement.

Self Assessment Deadline on 31 January Is Fast Approaching

Posted: 26 January 2020

HMRC is urging Self Assessment customers to complete their Self Assessment tax return before the 31 January 2020 deadline.

M1 Data & Analytics Offers New Solution for Marketers to Identify Consumers Visiting Locations

Posted: 25 January 2020

LocationIQ empowers marketing teams by identifying consumers who visit locations returning full contact and demographic information.

Most Interesting Insights from Davos 2020

Posted: 24 January 2020

A collection of the most memorable quotes from the participants of the World Economic Forum 2020.

Search Is On for Young Space Entrepreneurs Across the UK

Posted: 22 January 2020

The UK Space Agency is offering young people expert advice and a share of £50,000 for their ideas of how satellites could improve life on Earth.

Moody's Downgrades Hong Kong's Rating to Aa3

Posted: 21 January 2020

Moody's Investors Service has today downgraded the long-term issuer and senior unsecured ratings of the Government of Hong Kong to Aa3 from Aa2 but changed the outlook from negative to stable.