The Federation of Small Businesses national chairman, Carol Undy, responds to Gordon Brown's ninth budget:
On regulatory enforcement:
“Every single inspection interrupts day-to-day business. Hardworking business owners must be able to concentrate on what they are good at - job creation and wealth generation. We urged Philip Hampton to work towards a single general-purpose inspector. His recommendation to merge 35 inspectorates into 9 is an important start.”
On red tape:
“Businesses have been promised bonfires of red tape in the past and they have never been ignited.”
“The Better Regulation Taskforce report is certainly radical. A more systematic assessment of the administrative cost of regulation should replace the assumptions that are made at present.
On the administration of tax:
“Hardworking business owners will welcome the introduction of a range of flexible payment options for tax bills and we call for them to be implemented immediately.”
Hosted by comedian and actor Tom Allen, 34 Gold, 23 Silver and 22 Bronze awards were handed out across an amazing 34 categories recognising brilliance and innovation right across the breadth of UK general insurance.
