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Practical articles and financial advice to support individuals, sole traders and small businesses across Kent


What do rising government borrowing costs mean for your business?
Recent economic developments have sparked concerns among UK businesses. Government borrowing costs surged in December to their highest level
Jan 27, 2025


Renters’ Rights Bill continues to progress
The Renters’ Rights Bill returned to Parliament for debate last week and included some new changes.
Jan 23, 2025


Government pushes AI adoption as part of growth strategy
The government launched an AI opportunities action plan last Monday that aims to ramp up AI adoption across the UK.
Jan 22, 2025


Inflation falls to 2.5%: What this means for your business
The latest figures reveal that UK inflation fell slightly in December, down to 2.5% from 2.6% in November.
Jan 20, 2025


Balancing AI's promise and pitfalls
Artificial intelligence (AI) continues to bring benefits across many industries, including healthcare diagnostics and consumer technology. H
Jan 16, 2025


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
Jan 15, 2025


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 13, 2025


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 10, 2025


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 8, 2025


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 6, 2025


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
Jan 2, 2025


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 23, 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 19, 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 18, 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 16, 2024


Better finance access for disabled entrepreneurs
In the runup to Small Business Saturday last week, a new Disability Finance Code was launched.
Dec 12, 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 9, 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 5, 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
Dec 2, 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 28, 2024
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