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Today we focus on Labour’s plans for their Make Work Pay initiative, and how it may affect you as a business owner. Make Work Pay: What are the next steps Since coming into power, the Labour government has made its Make Work Pay plan a centrepiece of their policies. As a result, we have already…Read More
Today’s blog post runs through all of the latest business news which may affect you and your business. From the drop in base rate to how Trump’s upcoming presidency has already impacted the financial markets – read on to find out more! Base rate drops to 4.75% As had been widely expected, the Bank of…Read More
Today we discuss why staying up to date with your accounts is essential, as we provide you with a case study of a director who was imprisoned as a result of failing to provide the required records for HMRC. Plus, enforcing stronger privacy practices to protect young users who may not fully understand the implications…Read More
On 30 October 2024, Rachel Reeves delivered her first Budget speech. As the first Budget speech ever delivered by a female Chancellor of the Exchequer, the occasion was bound to be one for the history books regardless of what was said. The Chancellor’s speech lasted 76 minutes and right from the start she claimed that…Read More
Today’s blog post covers a variety of topics, from how to handle communication with staff and stakeholders in the event of a cyber incident, to a stark weather warning for farmers based in the South West of England. How to handle communications in a cyber incident If a cyber incident affects your business, the way…Read More
The Business Banking Resolution Service (BBRS) will close to new claim registrations on 13th December, so if you have a dispute with your bank, be sure to access the service asap. Consultations for the new Employment Rights Bill are also set to take place, with new measures proposed to support employers. Read on to find…Read More
Last week the Chancellor announced plans to increase long-term investment in the UK, the CMA continues to warn unregulated legal service providers to ensure they fully support consumers and the government announces plans to providing funding to tackle the risk posed by AI. Chancellor reveals new investment bodies to boost UK growth In her final…Read More
With the Autumn Budget just around the corner, we discuss key changes which we suspect may be announced. There was a surprise drop in inflation in September, and good news as government investments are set to create around 38,000 new jobs. What will the Budget bring? With the Budget coming on 30th October, speculation is…Read More
Today’s blog post starts with how the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has put a warning out to businesses who are potentially breaking competition law, plus we also help you to ensure your website is compliant with cookie laws. In other news, the closure of Tata Steel’s final furnace along with Ratcliffe-on-Soar’s coal power station,…Read More
Running a business is hard work and highly demanding, but taking the time to measure its success is time well spent. But what key performance indicators are you measuring, and could you track your progress more effectively? We also guide you through the upcoming Employment Rights Bill 2024 and explore Labour’s plans to place a…Read More
Today we guide you through how to claim child benefit for your newborn, explore how Companies House are intending to tackle economic crime, plus we provide awareness of new compulsory training for Door Supervisors and Security Guards. Make sure you claim your child benefit! If you’re a new parent, congratulations! Apparently, around 2,000 babies are…Read More
For today’s blog post we talk UK economic growth figures and how the slight growth could affect your business. We also run through the brand new tipping laws, so that you can make sure your business is sharing tips with staff fairly. UK economic growth figures revised: What it means for your business The latest…Read More
In today’s blog post we discuss the government’s plans to reform the apprenticeship system, how to check if you have an outstanding Child Trust Fund, and plans to increase the heat within rental properties. New apprenticeship reforms: What they mean for your business The government has announced some reforms to the apprenticeship system in England,…Read More
How to protect your business from late payments, feedback from the Chancellor’s latest speech and how HMRC’s digital reform could help to close the tax gap. All in today’s blog post! Government cracks down on late payments: what you need to know and how to protect your business now Late payments are a huge headache…Read More
If you claimed Child Benefit between 1978 and 2000, it might be worth checking to see if you are currently claiming your full State Pension – we guide you through how to check whether you are eligible. We also provide information on the government delaying the 2023 Procurement Act until 2025, and we discuss potential…Read More