28 posts categorised "Private businesses"

20 May 2013

Tax First: NW breakfast briefing

We are delighted to announce details of our forthcoming North West Tax First breakfast briefing, where we bring you the latest thinking and information about developments and opportunities in the...

15 April 2013

PwC helps in the hunt for region's top businesses

The search for the top companies in Greater Manchester has started with the launch of the Manchester Evening News Business of the Year Awards. This is the 20th year of...

20 March 2013

Budget 2013: A boost for small companies

The Chancellor has announced an employment allowance which will benefit 450,000 small companies by taking the first £2,000 off their employer National Insurance bill. The Chancellor described the Budget as...

Budget 2013: Impact for private businesses

Budget 2013 video: Mary Monfries Mary Monfries, Tax Partner, talks about some of the measures introduced by the Chancellor and what their impact might be on SMEs in the UK....

Budget 2013: Investment reliefs and abolition of AIM share stamp duty

The Chancellor has announced a range of measures to drive investment in small businesses, including the abolition of stamp duty on shares traded on AIM and other UK stock exchanges...

Budget 2013: Employment Allowance boost for small companies

The Chancellor has announced an Employment Allowance which will benefit 450,000 small companies by taking the first £2,000 pounds off their employer National Insurance bill. Arif Ahmad, partner and North...

Budget 2013: Four years of Coalition Budgets - has George stuck to Plan A?

The Chancellor, George Osborne, has delivered his fourth coalition Budget to the House. How have his priorities changed during four years in government against a persistently challenging economic backdrop? Contact...

Budget 2013: PwC comments on infrastructure spend

Carol O'Hare, property and construction partner at PwC, said: "Every additional pound of investment in infrastructure is to be welcomed in a difficult market where the construction industry is struggling...

Budget 2013 - Live webcast today at 17.00 (GMT)

With hours to go until the Chancellor delivers his UK Budget, join us for a live webcast at 17.00 GMT today, featuring our specialists discussing the measures announced in the...

14 March 2013

Budget 2013 predictions: What the Chancellor could do to stimulate growth

Alex Henderson, Tax Partner, says the Chancellor is likely to keep a steady course, but could look for ways to boost confidence in UK business by helping smaller companies.