The Governments announcement this afternoon that VAT is to be cut from 17.5% to 15% from next Monday until 2010 will come as little relief for employers struggling in the downturn.

As public sector organisations implement severe cuts and the private sector faces increased competition, all having to manage 'more with less', an increasing number of organisations are turning...

Budget measures to levy additional tax on high earners' pension contributions will be detrimental to employers offering corporate pension schemes, industry experts agree.

National insurance contributions (NICs) are one of the main issues employers would like to see addressed in the budget. Other areas include tackling the North-South divide and increased funding for...