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If you have a side hustle, read the small print on higher tax thresholds, lessons learnt by failed businesses and new legislation aims to drive building boom

If you have a side hustle then you may need to read on to find out how HMRC are changing rules related to tax for anyone with a self-employed trading income.  We also explore key lessons learned by businesses which failed and how to avoid a similar outcome, and good news as new legislation aims…Read More

Could the new contract for GPs help to address chronic underfunding?  A boost for rural businesses, and tips for securing your networks

Today’s blog post covers the latest business news, including details of the new contract agreed for GPs, a much needed boost in funding for rural businesses and top tips for ensuring your networks remain secure. New contract agreed for GPs A new deal for GPs has been agreed between the government and the British Medical…Read More

The Chancellor’s cuts to public spending, a win for small businesses and the Plug-in van grant extended for another year

Today’s blog post explores potential government public spending cuts, details of the now active The Public Procurement Act 2023 which could support small businesses, and the benefits of running electric vehicles for your business. Spring Statement news: Public spending cuts likely News reported last week said that the Chancellor has put together draft plans for…Read More

The Chancellor encourages investment, funding for Cultural projects, and Business Rates Relief are confirmed for 2025/26

Today’s blog post covers a variety of business news, including Rachel Reeves encouraging investment in emerging markets, funding for Cultural projects has been confirmed, using a human-centred approach for AI and the new Business Rates Relief for the next tax year. Chancellor encourages investment in emerging markets The Chancellor Rachel Reeves met recently with major…Read More

Lessons to be learnt from a sustainable packaging company, and the Chancellor faces pressure despite a government surplus

Today we focus on a sustainable packaging firm receiving investment in return for producing the UK’s first fibre-bottle supply firm, and Rachel Reeves faces pressure despite figures confirming a surplus in January 2025. Investment in sustainable packaging firm Pulpex, a sustainable packaging company, has received £43.5 million from the National Wealth Fund in exchange for…Read More

Statistical misuse, building confidence in small business owners and a welcome 40% business rates relief for film studios

Today we delve into the murky world of statistical misuse and how statistics can be mis-reported in the news, plus our tips on helping small business owners to build confidence during challenging times, and film studios welcome a 40% business rate relief. Can you spot statistical misuse? While numbers don’t lie, it’s well known that…Read More

Inflation – a surprise increase but wages are currently higher

Last week saw a greater increase in inflation than predicted, but latest figures show that wages are growing faster than the current inflation rate. Surprise jump in inflation: How to navigate your business Inflation figures for January 2025 were released last week and showed a surprising jump to 3.0%, up from 2.5% in December. The…Read More

Homebuying reforms, the pros and cons of AI, proposed energy saving requirements for landlords, plus much more…..

Today’s blog post covers a wide range of topics, from reforms to buying a home, the good and the bad sides of AI, changes to data protection fees and HMRC late payment interest rates, plus the current conversation around energy saving requirements for landlords. Reforms to homebuying coming The government announced major plans last week…Read More

Tax rules for a second income, plus welcome news regarding greater flexibility for apprenticeships

If you’re topping up your income by taking on a second role, are you paying the correct rates of tax?  Plus, good news for employers and apprentices as more flexible rules are introduced. Should you be paying tax on your side hustle? Conventional approaches to work and earning an income are changing and with the…Read More

Topping up your State Pension contributions, disposing electronic devices securely, fraud prevention for charities and duty changes for the alcohol industry

Today’s blog post covers a wide variety of topics, from topping up your contributions to your State Pension, to how to ensure cyber criminals can’t access your sensitive data once you’ve disposed of your old electronics.  Plus, a warning for charities to protect themselves from fraud, and upcoming duty changes for the alcohol industry. Would…Read More

Our top tips to help you set up your new business

Today we guide you through the exciting but scary world of setting up your own business.  From choosing a business structure which will work for you to book keeping and how to pay your tax bill, we cover it all! Are you thinking about starting a new business? Starting a business in the UK is…Read More

Just finished your tax return? Time to start preparing next year’s!  Plus, much more of the latest business tax news

You may just be recovering from completing your latest tax return, but now really is the time to start planning for next year’s!  We give you some guidance on how to feel more prepared for next year.  Plus, is cash still king? And a deposit return scheme for drinks containers in England and Northern Ireland. …Read More

Plans to grow the economy, and how recent storms have affected businesses

Today we look back on Rachel Reeves’s recent speech giving details of the government’s plans to deliver economic growth, plus how the recent storms have affected UK businesses. Chancellor’s speech: An update on economic growth measures The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, delivered a speech last week that served as an update on the…Read More

Time for some tax planning, the Chancellor nurtures the financial sector, and support for more sustainable packaging

A variety of topics are included in today’s blog post, including the importance of tax planning to reduce tax liabilities, how the Chancellor is attempting to nurture the financial sector, and the latest initiative to encourage more sustainable packaging. Why you should prioritise tax planning before the tax year ends As the UK tax year-end…Read More

Final reminder to file your tax return, the effects of rising government borrowing costs for you, and the upcoming new safety and security declaration requirements

Today we give you a final nudge to ensure your tax return has been filed before Friday, how the rising government borrowing costs could impact your business, and the lowdown on the upcoming safety and security declaration requirements. Only a few days left to file tax returns There are only a few days left now…Read More