Accounting News - February 2012

	Updated auto-enrolment timetable issued The government has published a revised timetable for when employers must start enrolling their staff in a workplace pension under the auto-enrolment initiative. more
	Company law in red tape spotlight Companies are being asked for their views on how to tackle unnecessary bureaucracy in company and commercial law in the latest phase of the government’s Red Tape Challenge to scrap unnecessary regulations. more

PM backs small businesses in new campaign

Empty and under-used government offices may become home to start-up and growing small businesses, under plans forming part of a new initiative announced by Prime Minister David Cameron. more

‘Online only’ VAT returns weeks away

HMRC has issued a reminder to VAT-registered businesses that all VAT returns must be submitted online from April. more

SME manufacturers offered new support

A new national programme has been launched to help small and medium manufacturing businesses to grow. more

New tax dispute scheme put to test

A pilot scheme has been launched for a new way to resolve disputes between SMEs and HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC). more

Move set to boost co-ops

New legislation will be introduced by 2015 that will help to make it as easy to set up a co-operative as any other form of business, the Prime Minister has announced. more

Mediation pilot aims to resolve workplace disputes

A new government pilot scheme could pave the way to earlier and more cost-effective resolution of workplace disputes. more

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