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The latest business and financial issues making the headlines.
UK economic growth stalls again
October GDP remains 7.9% below pre-pandemic level.Party on? How to keep the Christmas spirit alive
Does the tax break still apply to Christmas parties in 2020?Clock ticks towards 2019/20 self-assessment deadline
The 2019/20 deadline is on or before midnight on 31 January 2021.BCC: ‘Firms lack details on Brexit changes’
Businesses are unaware of how rules will apply in January.Hundreds of SMEs sign up to kickstart scheme
Over 700 small firms have come forward.Late filings to rise dramatically, warns AAT
Around a million tax returns were filed late last year.More SMEs plan for future despite a third anticipating threats
Nine in 10 SMEs secured COVID-related finance in Q3.CBILS applications expected to rise
27% of small businesses said they would not survive to see 2021.HMRC cracks down on misleading tax avoidance schemes
New campaign aims to protect people from false advertising.Third SEISS grant opens
The grant will offer a lump sum up to a maximum of £7,500.