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Employment Rights Bill 2024
The government has published the Employment Rights Bill, which is intended help deliver economic security and growth to businesses, workers
Oct 13, 2024


Companies House introduces new financial penalties regime
Companies House have rolled out a new penalties regime as part of a broader effort to boost corporate transparency and combat economic crime
Oct 9, 2024


Make sure you claim your child benefit!
If you’re a new parent, congratulations! Apparently, around 2,000 babies are born on 26 September each year – more than any other day.
Oct 8, 2024


UK economic growth figures revised: What it means for your business
The latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) reveal that the UK’s economy grew by 0.5% between April and June, a slight
Oct 6, 2024


HMRC reform: digital transformation and closing the tax gap
In line with the e-invoicing initiative we reported on elsewhere, the Chancellor also outlined broader reforms to modernise HMRC through a D
Oct 2, 2024


Chancellor pushes for e-invoicing: What you need to know
The Chancellor unveiled a series of announcements last week that could have implications for UK businesses. One of the most relevant for bus
Oct 1, 2024


Chancellor’s speech takes optimistic tone on economy
The Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, gave an important speech at the Labour Party conference last week, in which she appeared to shift tone to spe
Sep 29, 2024


Procurement Act 2023: Implementation delayed to February 2025
The government has announced a delay to the start of the Procurement Act 2023, moving the commencement date to February 2025.
Sep 24, 2024


Amazon ends hybrid work policy: Is it time to reconsider remote working?
Amazon has announced the end of its hybrid work policy, with corporate staff expected to be back in the office five days a week starting in
Sep 23, 2024


Business Finance Week 2024: Free national and regional events available
Business Finance Week 2024 will run from 24 September to 2 October and includes a variety of national and regional in-person events and webi
Sep 22, 2024


Are you National Minimum Wage compliant?
As HMRC intensifies its crackdown on National Minimum Wage (NMW) noncompliance, it’s vital to make sure you don’t fall foul of NMW laws. Com
Sep 22, 2024


UK economy flatlines again
Figures released by the Office of National Statistics last week show that the UK economy showed no growth in July 2024. This is the second m
Sep 15, 2024


Plan 1 student loan interest rate to change to 6%
The Plan 1 student loan interest rate reduced to 6% (from 6.25%) from 30 August. This rate change applies across the UK with the Department
Sep 11, 2024


Public sector procurement: Missed targets and opportunities for SMEs
A recent report by the British Chambers of Commerce and Tussell has highlighted the ongoing challenges the public sector faces in meeting it
Sep 8, 2024


Barratt Developments' profit drop sends ripples through construction and property sectors
Barratt Developments, the UK's largest housebuilder, has reported a significant decline in pre-tax profits, down by three-quarters for the y
Sep 8, 2024


Government crackdown on illegal employment: What business owners need to know
Last month, the Home Secretary, Yvette Cooper, announced a significant government crackdown on employers hiring migrants illegally.
Sep 4, 2024


October budget to be “painful”
The Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, speaking from Downing Street last Tuesday, has said that the budget in October will be “painful” and t
Sep 3, 2024


Do you need to register for self-assessment?
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) have issued a press release debunking some common myths about whether or not someone needs to register to comp
Sep 1, 2024


Don’t miss out on Winter Fuel Payments: Check your eligibility for Pension Credit
As a pensioner you were likely dismayed to learn that Winter Fuel Payments are now being restricted to those who are on benefits and Pension
Aug 28, 2024


Extending Child Benefit payments: What you need to know
As GCSE results day approaches on 22 August 2024, many families are considering the next steps for their school-leaving children. If your ch
Aug 27, 2024
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