In a recent survey of entrepreneurs carried out by Aldermore, 79% of respondents believed existing government initiatives did not provide enough support to small businesses. In the case of one of these initiatives, capital allowances, only 27% of respondents were...
No business owner likes the idea of facing an investigation by HMRC, but it’s an unfortunate reality in many cases. In fact, around 1 in 10 small businesses are under investigation at any given time, according to David Richardson, interim director-general of...
Many people choose to donate to a charity they care about, whether that’s by making payments throughout their lifetime or by leaving money in their will. According to the Charities Aid Foundation, 60% of people in the UK gave money to charity in 2017, donating...
Homeowners who used the government’s Help to Buy mortgage scheme could be hit by expensive fees on their loans as they reach the end of their interest-free period. The Help to Buy equity loan scheme was launched on 1 April 2013, offering buyers with a 5% deposit...
