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We continue the week by reminding young people born between 2002 and 2011 to claim their Child Trust Funds, the CMA raises concerns over rising fuel margins and Labour announces plans to introduce Digital IDs for workers – what are your thoughts? Could Your Child Be Sitting on £2,000 Without Knowing It? New figures show…Read More
Today we’re taking inspiration from Spotify’s founder, Daniel Ek, who is transferring from his role as Chief Executive to Chairman. We take a look at how this could affect him and his staff, and what steps you could take if you’re thinking of changing your role. Preparing Your Business for Life Beyond You When Spotify’s…Read More
As cyber-attacks against well-known organisations are becoming increasingly common, today we are placing a focus on how smaller businesses can increase their cyber resilience to protect themselves from a potentially devastating attack. Read on to find out what steps you should be taking to avoid serious disruption from a cyber-attack. Building cyber resilience: Preparing for…Read More
Amazon demonstrate their ability to adapt to the needs of their customers as they decide to focus on online deliveries rather than their Amazon Fresh grocery stores, and good news for content creators as they receive recognition of their contribution to the UK economy. Is your business utilising your online platform effectively? Amazon to close…Read More
Today we review the progression of the Employment Rights Bill, explore potential changes to business rates and reveal our top tips to managing staff wellbeing to become a great employer. Employment Rights Bill Moves a Step Closer The government’s Employment Rights Bill has returned to the House of Commons, moving another step towards becoming law.…Read More
Pensioners could be celebrating as the triple lock guarantee creates a rise of over £500 per year, inflation remained steady between July and August, and HSE reveals how some workplaces could be causing harm to employees’ hearing. State Pension Set for Rise – But More Retirees May Face Tax From April, people drawing the state…Read More
Today we discuss the proposal of the scrapping of the £100 limit for contactless payments – do you think it’s a good idea? Plus, the HSE celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the Risk Reduction through Design award – have you implemented a strategy to reduce the risk of musculoskeletal disorders in the workplace? Contactless Payments:…Read More
Today’s blog post from MLS Accountancy covers a wide range of business-related issues, from improving gender equality in the workplace, how to respond to a cyber-attack, and preparation for the first invoices for the EPR which are coming up in October. How Employers Can Improve Gender Equality at Work The government has recently published new…Read More
Today we review whether Aldi’s high hourly rate for retail staff is viable, plus we cover all the latest business news including this Autumn’s Business Finance Week, and Labour’s productivity expert. Aldi Leads the Way on Pay: Is High Pay a Good Approach? Aldi introduced a pay boost last week for its store assistants that…Read More
Lessons have been learnt by the Royal Mail as they seek a welcome return to profit, the Chancellor feels under pressure as borrowing costs continue to rise, and we review the upcoming consultations on the new Data (Use and Access) Act 2025. Six Lessons for Businesses from Royal Mail’s Return to Profit After three years…Read More
Today we explore the government’s latest schemes to help young people join the employment and training market – could SMEs provide roles for young people? Plus, we take a look at the reasons behind the huge rise in job losses in the hospitality sector and how business owners can manage the impact. Additional Support for…Read More
Are your business’s day to day processes in need of an overhaul? Why systemising your business could save you time and reduce your stress levels. Plus, the deadline date for Companies House requiring all businesses to use GOV.UK One Login to access WebFiling is just around the corner – are you ready? Why Systemising Your…Read More
Good news from the government as they announce the continuation of the electric van and truck discounts, parents of teenagers are reminded they need to inform HMRC of their child’s education plans if they wish to continue receiving payments and HMRC are set to lower their interest rates as the base rate falls. Electric Van…Read More
Business owners could take a leaf out of the government’s book and assess their business strategy, making decisions to cut departments to save costs where necessary. Also, we take a look at the impact of July’s inflation increase and the latest business banking trends for SMEs so far this year. Knowing When to Cut Loose:…Read More
Today we take a look at the UK labour market statistics, how businesses will be affected by the fees for packaging their products, and how the Electric Car Grant is set to include a wider choice of vehicles. UK Labour Market Shows Gradual Cooling The latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) indicate…Read More