12 Dec 11: HMRC has confirmed that from 1 April 2012, all VAT-registered businesses will have to send their VAT returns online and pay their VAT electronically.
01 Dec 11: HMRC has issued a final call for those taking part in the VAT Initiative to register for VAT by 31 December.
29 Sep 11: The number of checks carried out on the adequacy of small and medium sized enterprises' business records is set to increase.
26 Sep 11: Politicians must stop 'playing politics' and work together to come up with a credible plan for growth, the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has warned.
09 Sep 11: VAT rule breakers have been given until 30 September to register to pay VAT.