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Government cracks down on late payments: how to protect your business
30th Sep 2024 | Posted by:Late payments are a huge headache for small businesses across the UK, costing SMEs around £22,000 per year on average.
Read MoreInflation holds steady in August
25th Sep 2024 | Posted by:The latest figures released by the Office for National Statistics last week show that inflation for the year to August 2024 remained steady at 2.2%.
Read MoreAmazon ends hybrid work policy: Is it time to reconsider remote working?
23rd Sep 2024 | Posted by: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 January.
Read MoreNew Labour Market Advisory Board: What it means for your business
18th Sep 2024 | Posted by:This board is no ordinary group—it’s a collective of experts drawn from business, industrial relations, and academia, all focused on tackling what’s being called the "greatest employment challenge for a generation."
Read MoreAre you National Minimum Wage compliant?
16th Sep 2024 | Posted by: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
Read MoreTax breaks for start-ups extended to 2035
10th Sep 2024 | Posted by:The Treasury has confirmed the extension of the Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) and Venture Capital Trust (VCT) tax reliefs to April 2035
Read MoreCompanies undermining insolvency rules shut down
9th Sep 2024 | Posted by:In a recent case reported by the Insolvency Service, two connected corporate rescue firms, Atherton Corporate (UK) Ltd and Atherton Corporate Rescue Limited, have been forcibly shut down by the UK courts.
Read MoreCompanies House online services to move to GOV.UK One Login
9th Sep 2024 | Posted by:Last week, Companies House confirmed that their online services will move to the GOV.UK One Login beginning from autumn 2024.
Read MoreLessons from Labour's Reprimand on Info Requests
6th Sep 2024 | Posted by:As a business owner or manager, it's important to respond promptly to information requests, especially when it comes to Subject Access Requests (SARs).
Read MoreEvaluating a business idea: A guide for aspiring entrepreneurs
27th Aug 2024 | Posted by:Economic growth creates new market opportunities, making it an ideal time for entrepreneurs to develop and launch innovative business ideas.
Read MoreHMRC advisory fuel rates for company car users from 1 September 2024
23rd Aug 2024 | Posted by:HMRC has published the latest advisory fuel rates (AFR) for company car users, effective from 1 September 2024.
Read MoreRural Businesses Set for Major Broadband Boost
23rd Aug 2024 | Posted by:Rural business owners across Britain are on the cusp of a significant digital transformation, thanks to a landmark deal between the UK Government and Openreach
Read MoreHomebuyers Paid £1.2 Billion in Stamp Duty in July
23rd Aug 2024 | Posted by:According to official figures from HMRC, homebuyers in the UK paid an astonishing £1.2 billion in stamp duty in July 2024
Read MoreUpdated interest rates and repayment thresholds for student loans announced
21st Aug 2024 | Posted by:The latest annual update to Student Loan interest rates was made last week by the Department for Education.
Read MoreDo you want to supercharge your growth?
13th Aug 2024 | Posted by:Small Business Britain has opened registrations for its September instalment of the Small and Mighty Enterprise Programme.
Read MorePitfalls to avoid in making a strategic plan
12th Aug 2024 | Posted by:For businesses, having a strategic plan in place is vital for the long-term success and sustainability of the business.
Read MoreChancellor refuses to rule out increase to capital gains tax
12th Aug 2024 | Posted by:The Chancellor has ruled out raising VAT, income tax rates or National Insurance rates, but this has added speculation on whether other taxes will be increased.
Read MoreAbolishment of Furnished holiday lettings tax regime confirmed
6th Aug 2024 | Posted by:HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) have published draft legislation and a policy paper outlining the proposal for the abolition of the furnished holiday lettings (FHL) tax regime
Read MoreVAT on Amazon Fees from 1 August 2024
6th Aug 2024 | Posted by:From 1 August 2024, selling fees charged by Amazon to UK vendors will be subject to VAT at 20%.
Read MoreChanges to non-domiciled tax status to go ahead
6th Aug 2024 | Posted by:The previous government included plans to end non-domiciled tax status at the Spring Budget and replace it with a 4-year foreign income and gains (FIG) regime
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