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Spending Review 2025: Takeaway points for your business, plus implications of a cooling labour market

Today we place a spotlight on last week’s spending review from the Chancellor, and take a look at the implications of a cooling labour market. Spending Review 2025: Takeaway Points for Your Business Last week, the Chancellor unveiled her Spending Review setting out how government departments will allocate money over the coming years. While much…Read More

Could culture be the answer to preventing cyber-attacks? Border checks on fruit and veg are scrapped and the ICO moves to Manchester

In the wake of recent highly publicised cyber-attacks, we place a spotlight on how a company’s culture can help to prevent an attack.  Good news in the food industry as the risk of BSE is downgraded and border checks on fruit and veg are set to be scrapped.  Plus, the ICO office is set to…Read More

HMRC cracks down on employers paying less than minimum wage, details of the Zero Carbon Services Hospitality Trial and the UK’s economic growth is set to slow more than expected

HMRC have named 518 employers who have paid staff less than minimum wage, we give you the low down on the Zero Carbon Services Hospitality Trial and disappointing news as the UK’s economic growth is set to slow more than expected. Named and Shamed: Employers Failing to Pay Minimum Wage In its latest round of…Read More

Changes to planning rules for housebuilders, review of whether to pay a bonus as a salary or dividend, and tech guidance from the NCSC

There’s good news for small to medium-sized housebuilders as the government aim to change planning rules to reduce red tape, we weigh up the pros and cons of paying yourself a bonus as part of a salary or dividend, and we share top tech guidance from the NCSC. Changes to Planning Rules Could Make Life…Read More

Do you need to diversify your business?  An economic growth “is underway”, plus the FSB updates guidance on Employers’ Liability Insurance

Today we discuss whether diversification is a good business strategy, why the IMF believe the UK’s economy is growing, plus we share guidance from the FSB on how to update your Employer’s Liability Insurance. When is Diversification a Good Business Strategy? It’s long been said that putting all your eggs in one basket is risky.…Read More

Planning for a new business, BNPL firms, and what to do if you fall foul of a data breach

Today we give our top tips on key points to consider when starting a new business, the new framework for Buy-Now, Pay-Later (BNPL) firms, and what you should do if you become a victim of a data breach. Are you thinking of starting a business? If you’re considering starting a business, there’s a lot to…Read More

Key points of the new UK-EU trade deal, implications of the inflation rise and details of refunds for incomplete debt relief order applications

We start the short working week with details of how the new UK-EU trade deal could affect your business, the implications of the rise in inflation, and provide you with information regarding refunds for incomplete debt relief order applications. What the New UK-EU Deal Could Mean for Your Business The UK government has agreed a…Read More

Hiring staff from overseas, tackling work related stress, and knowing what makes your staff feel angry!

Today we review the government’s recent announcement to reform the immigration system to see how it may affect workers.  We also take a deep dive into HSE’s plan to support employees in tackling work related stress, and review a survey by ACAS revealing what gets under the collar of staff in the workplace. New Immigration…Read More

The latest interest rates, trade news and the low down on Child Benefit for teenagers

Today we are talking interest rates and how the new UK/US trade deal could affect your business.  If you’ve got teenagers, you’ll also need to take action if you receive Child Benefit, as your child’s next steps could impact any future payments. Interest Rates Cut, Trade Talks Shift – What It Means for Your Business…Read More

Reforms to tackle small pension pot problem, new rules for banks wanting to close accounts, and legislation to be introduced for cryptoassets

Today we place a focus on the government’s plans to tackle the problem of small pension pots and the management costs they create, plus banks are to follow new guidelines around the closure of bank accounts, and how cryptoassets will be subject to new legislation. New Reforms Aim to Tackle the Growing Problem of Small…Read More

New tax administration measures, low value import rules under review and new international rules to cut legal costs for UK businesses

Today’s blog post places a focus on new rules relating to tax, imports and international legislation aiming to cut legal costs for UK businesses.  If these affect you or your business, read on to find out more! Raft of tax administration measures announced: How will these affect businesses and employers? James Murray, the Exchequer Secretary…Read More

Cyber Attacks on Retailers, UK and India sign a trade deal, and how planning reforms could affect your business

The recent cyber attacks on M&S, Harrods and Co-op have sparked a wave of fear amongst business owners, we discuss what every business should learn in defending themselves.  Plus, positive news as the UK and India sign a deal to reduce tariffs, and how the latest planning reforms could impact your business. Cyber Attacks on…Read More

Musk shifts focus back onto Tesla, the IMF’s prediction for 2025 and AI proves beneficial to SMEs

With Elon Musk recently announcing he is stepping back from his US government role to place a greater focus on Tesla, we explore how business owner can’t take their eye off the ball with their business if they wish to stay ahead of the game.  We also take a look at how AI is proving…Read More

Are you prepared for HMRC’s Making Tax Digital system? Plus, Cyber Governance and How Rejection Can Fuel Business Success

As we start the week we remind relevant sole traders and landlords to ensure they are ready to submit quarterly updates to HMRC as part of their Making Tax Digital initiative.  We also reassure budding business owners that even the most successful entrepreneurs faced rejection when they first started out – don’t give up at…Read More

Cuts to import tariffs, a huge boost for farmers, a consultation on the tax treatment of predevelopment costs is delayed and the dark side of a cyberattack

Let’s take a look at the government’s cut to zero in import tariffs, review a financial boost for farmers, explore a delay in a consultation on the tax treatment of predevelopment costs and the huge financial implications of a cyberattack.  Read on to find out more! Cuts to import tariffs Amidst all the news about…Read More