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4 days ago
Balancing AI's promise and pitfalls
Artificial intelligence (AI) continues to bring benefits across many industries, including healthcare diagnostics and consumer technology. H
5 days ago
New digital markets competition regime now in force
Last week, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) set out its initial plans for the new digital markets competition regime. The regime
7 days ago
Tax return filing deadline looms
With the 31 January Self-Assessment tax return filing deadline fast approaching, HM Revenue and Customs issued a press release last week not
Jan 10
The importance of right to work checks continues to be emphasised
Recent immigration enforcement activity has highlighted the need for employers to ensure their workers have the right to work in the UK. Wit
Jan 8
New year resolution: A fitter workforce?
The benefits of exercise on our physical and mental health are well known. The healthier and fitter we are the better we work on our busines
Jan 6
A fresh start: Reviewing your business goals for the New Year
The start of January marks a time of new beginnings, and for business owners, it’s the perfect opportunity to pause, reflect, and plan ahead
Jan 2
Latest statistics show economy shrinking while wages grow
The Office for National Statistics’ (ONS) latest official figures for October show that the economy shrank for the second month in a row, wh
Dec 23, 2024
Spring Forecast scheduled for 26 March 2025
Rachel Reeves, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, has confirmed 26 March 2025 as the date for the Spring Forecast.
Dec 19, 2024
Chancellor promotes reset of UK-EU trade relations
Chancellor Rachel Reeves spoke last week at a meeting of EU finance ministers as part of the government’s attempt to perform an economic res
Dec 18, 2024
HMRC introduces new interactive tool for self-employed people
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) have announced the launch of a new interactive online tool and clearer guidance for those who are already self
Dec 16, 2024
Spread the cost of your Self Assessment tax bill with HMRC's Time to Pay
With the holidays and end of the year fast approaching, it’s a good time to plan your finances for the new year. For those who file Self Ass
Dec 12, 2024
Better finance access for disabled entrepreneurs
In the runup to Small Business Saturday last week, a new Disability Finance Code was launched.
Dec 9, 2024
New Fair Payments Code launched
The government’s promised new Fair Payments Code was launched last week to try and tackle late payment problems that can be particularly har
Dec 5, 2024
Get Britain Working White Paper: Reforms to employment support announced
The government has unveiled some significant reforms to employment support, underpinned by a £240 million investment. The measures aim to ad
Dec 2, 2024
Be wary of Self Assessment scams
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) have issued a reminder to be careful about scam attempts that target people filing Self Assessment tax returns
Nov 28, 2024
Stay safe during Black Friday season
The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has reported that shoppers lost over £11.5 million to online criminals between November 2023 and J
Nov 26, 2024
New UKEF guarantee boosts opportunities for UK engineering, design and technical services firms
UK Export Finance (UKEF), the UK’s export credit agency, has launched a new initiative aimed at helping British engineering, design, and tec
Nov 25, 2024
Inflation on the rise: What October's figures mean for businesses
The latest inflation figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) reveal that the Consumer Prices Index (CPI) for October 2024 rose
Nov 21, 2024
VOA to improve transparency on business rates valuations with reforms coming
The Valuation Office Agency (VOA) has announced plans to share more detailed information on business rates valuations, making the system mor
Nov 20, 2024
Help for the high street: New powers for councils
Next month, councils across England will be given new powers to transform high streets by tackling long-term empty shops.
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