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Today we ensure company owners are getting the most out of their profits for the next financial year, Labour’s new Fair Payments Code was launched last week to try and tackle late payment problems and we help you navigate pensions for your seasonal staff. Salary vs dividends: The best way to extract profit in 2025/26…Read More
Today we explore the new Homebuilding Skills Hubs set to fast track construction apprentices to address labour shortages, the latest HSE report names work-related ill health as affecting 1.7 million workers and the government announces a commitment to a Deposit Return Scheme set to launch in October 2027. New Homebuilding Skills Hubs to try and…Read More
Today’s blog post begins with guidance for charities to raise awareness and guidance around cyber-crime, warnings of Self-Assessment scams and a White Paper releases details of reforms to employment support. Protecting charities: New guidance on fraud and cyber crime With last week being Charity Fraud Awareness Week, the Charity Commission has unveiled updated guidance to…Read More
Today we’re helping our readers to stay safe from fraud during the Black Friday season, we run through the key changes in business to business deliveries between Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and we continue our updates on the business rates reforms. Stay safe during Black Friday season The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has…Read More
In today’s blog post we run through the factors which have led to an increase in inflation, how UKEF’s incentives are providing opportunities for UK engineering, design and technical services firms, and how subscription traps for consumers are being tackled by the government. Inflation on the rise: What October’s figures mean for businesses The latest…Read More
Plans to revamp derelict high streets commence from 2nd December, the VOA are set to reform business rates valuations by increasing transparency, and we highlight a warning for employers to ensure their staff have the correct right-to-work status. All in today’s blog post! Help for the high street: New powers for councils Next month, councils…Read More
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