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A boost to UK growth, CMA’s warning continues, plus government grants to tackle the risk posed by AI

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

The Autumn Budget looms ever closer, September saw a drop in inflation and investments are set to create 38,000 new jobs

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

CMA cracks down on competition law, ensuring you have consent for advertising cookies, plus an end of an era in UK manufacturing

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

Are you measuring your business’s success effectively?  Get ready for the Employment Rights Bill 2024 and Labour drive solar power forward

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

How to claim child benefit, Companies House tackle economic crime, and mandatory training for Door Supervisors and Security Guards

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

The latest UK economic growth figures, and the new tipping laws have now taken effect – has your business updated its system to pay staff their tips fairly?

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

Apprenticeship reforms, how to check if you have an outstanding Child Trust Fund, and warmer rental properties

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

A late payment crack down, the Chancellor’s speech has an optimistic tone, and closing the tax gap with HMRC’s digital reform

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

Are you claiming your full State Pension? A delay to the Procurement Act 2023 and how UK Export Finance could help your business to grow

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

Hybrid working loses its sparkle, inflation holds steady and Labour’s plans to support female entrepreneurs and tackle youth unemployment

Amazon announces a move away from hybrid working, will this start a trend for other organisations in a bid to entice workers back to the office? And we discuss the government’s plans to enable female entrepreneurs greater access to funding, whilst also tackling youth unemployment and long-term sickness. Amazon ends hybrid work policy: Is it…Read More

National Minimum Wage compliance, celebrating workplace safety innovations plus the run up to the Business Finance Week 2024

Today we help you check whether you are compliant with the National Minimum Wage laws, celebrate workplace safety innovations and give you the low down on the upcoming Business Finance Week for 2024. Are you National Minimum Wage compliant? As HMRC intensifies its crackdown on National Minimum Wage (NMW) noncompliance, it’s vital to make sure…Read More

A stagnant economy, the newly formed Labour Market Advisory Board, plus tackling cyber crime

The latest data shows that the UK economy remains stagnant, we let you know what the newly formed Labour Market Advisory Board means for your business, plus the latest plans to improve cyber resilience. UK economy flatlines again Figures released by the Office of National Statistics last week show that the UK economy showed no…Read More

Companies House move online, and a downturn in construction

Today we give you the lowdown on Companies House as it switches to GOV.UK One Login, giving user a one stop shop for government services.  We also unpick the news regarding Barrett Developments as their profits drop, could this be a sign of trouble ahead?  As student loan interest rates decrease, will this affect you…Read More

Procurement targets for SMEs, plus the perils of not following insolvency procedures correctly

In this blog post we discuss procurement within the public sector, plus we share details of a company forced to shut down as a result of misleading business owners struggling with debt by offering a less-than-ideal alternative to formal insolvency procedures. Public sector procurement: Missed targets and opportunities for SMEs A recent report by the…Read More

A ‘painful’ budget for October expected plus a crackdown on illegal employment – is your business compliant?

Today we discuss Starmer’s plans for the October budget, with warnings that it could well be ‘painful’.  The Prime Minister also intends to improve relations with Germany – could this lead to a more stable market? October budget to be “painful” The Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, speaking from Downing Street last Tuesday, has said…Read More