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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


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 26, 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 25, 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 21, 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.
Nov 20, 2024


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.
Nov 19, 2024


Self-assessment tax returns: Counting down to 31 January
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) have begun reminding taxpayers that time is ticking for getting self-assessment tax returns filed in time for
Nov 14, 2024


Agricultural and business property relief: What happened in the Budget?
Changes to inheritance tax were announced in the Budget that have caused consternation to farmers and business owners across the UK. What e
Nov 13, 2024


Base rate drops to 4.75%
As had been widely expected, the Bank of England reduced the interest base rate to 4.75% last week. This was due to inflationary pressures e
Nov 11, 2024


Bus fare cap to increase to £3
Two days before the Budget, the Prime Minister announced that the cap for single bus fares would be increased to £3 from its current £2.
Nov 7, 2024


Businesses count the cost of increases to Employers National Insurance
As has been widely expected in the last few weeks, the Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, made some significant changes to the Employers National In
Nov 6, 2024


Autumn 2024 Budget speech: History in the making?
On 30 October 2024, Rachel Reeves delivered her first Budget speech. As the first Budget speech ever delivered by a female Chancellor of th
Nov 4, 2024


New regulations of Buy-Now, Pay-Later proposed
The UK government has announced a consultation on new legislations designed to regulate Buy-Now, Pay-Later (BNPL) products. The forthcoming
Oct 31, 2024


Employment Rights Bill progresses and consultations are launched
Following the release of the Employment Rights Bill, its Impact Assessment was published last week showing that the new Bill will have a “po
Oct 30, 2024


Having trouble with your banking?
A strong relationship with your bank is a crucial part of the success and stability of your business. You may rely on them for tailored fina
Oct 28, 2024


£63 billion in new UK investments set to create 38,000 jobs
At the International Investment Summit, the UK government announced nearly £63 billion in new investments, which are expected to create 38,0
Oct 23, 2024


Surprising drop in inflation for September
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) have reported that their measure for inflation (Consumer Prices Index) fell to 1.7% for September.
Oct 22, 2024


What will the Budget bring?
With the Budget coming on 30th October, speculation is increasing on what changes will be announced. The Chancellor and the Prime Minister h
Oct 20, 2024


Are you complying with competition law? Reviewing the CMA’s latest warning
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has just published a new set of heat maps showing where businesses across the UK have received w
Oct 16, 2024


Solar power in the spotlight
Energy Secretary Ed Miliband, along with a newly reactivated Solar Taskforce, is spearheading a major push to get more solar panels on homes
Oct 15, 2024
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