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New Companies House ID Checks: What They Mean for You
From 8 April 2025, Companies House has launched a new identity verification system as part of changes under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023.
Apr 14, 2025


Child Benefit Increases from 7 April: What Employers Need to Know
From 7 April 2025, families receiving Child Benefit will see an increase in their payments. HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has announced that the weekly rate will rise to £26.05 for the eldest or only child and £17.25 for each additional child. This means an annual payment of £1,354.60 for the first child and £897 for each subsequent child. These payments, usually made every four weeks, are automatically into claimants’ bank accounts.
Apr 10, 2025


UK Government requests views to shape response to US tariffs
The UK Government is currently considering its response to the ‘reciprocal tariffs’ announced by the US President Donald Trump on 2 April.
Apr 7, 2025


Changes Coming to GB-NI B2B Parcel Movements in May
From 1 May 2025, all B2B (business to business) parcels travelling from Great Britain to Northern Ireland will need to have information sub
Apr 3, 2025


£20 million Investment in Community Housing
The government has announced a £20 million package that will help community land trusts, housing cooperatives and other community groups to
Apr 2, 2025


Spring Statement: How is your business affected?
The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, delivered her Spring Statement last week in which she outlined the government’s economic pla
Mar 31, 2025


Are you ready for April 2025?
The new National Living Wage and National Minimum Wage rates will come into force from 1 April 2025.
Mar 27, 2025


Identity verification coming to Companies House
As part of the changes being gradually introduced by the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act (ECCT), identity verification is set
Mar 26, 2025


No change to Bank of England base rate
The Bank of England held its regular meeting to discuss interest rates last Thursday.
Mar 24, 2025


Safe working with screens: What employers need to know
The Health and Safety Executive are reminding employers about their responsibilities to protect workers from the health risks that come from
Mar 20, 2025


Your voice could be your password
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) have plans to use a callers voice as their password in an effort to speed up phone calls.
Mar 19, 2025


Higher tax threshold for side hustles: What could it mean for you?
Last week, the tax minister responsible for HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC), James Murray, delivered a speech marking the 20th anniversary of
Mar 17, 2025


New contract agreed for GPs
A new deal for GPs has been agreed between the government and the British Medical Association (BMA).
Mar 13, 2025


Plug-in van grant extended for another year
The Future of Roads Minister, Lillian Greenwood, has confirmed that the plug-in van grant will be extended for another year.
Mar 12, 2025


Spring Statement news: Public spending cuts likely
News reported last week said that the Chancellor has put together draft plans for spending cuts to welfare and other government departments.
Mar 10, 2025


Chancellor encourages investment in emerging markets
The Chancellor Rachel Reeves met recently with major financial firms at Canary Wharf, encouraging them to invest in emerging markets to boos
Mar 6, 2025


Pressure on chancellor despite government surplus
The latest figures show that the government had a surplus of £15.4 billion in January. This represents the difference between the tax it rec
Mar 5, 2025


Investment in sustainable packaging firm
Pulpex, a sustainable packaging company, has received £43.5 million from the National Wealth Fund in exchange for an equity share of the bus
Mar 4, 2025


40% business rates relief for film studios
Beginning last week (17 February), Local Authorities were able to begin awarding a 40% reduction in business rates bills to film studios. Th
Feb 27, 2025


Wages growing faster than inflation
Latest figures released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show that average wages are continuing to grow faster than inflation. Af
Feb 26, 2025
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