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HMRC Advisory Fuel Rates from 1 June 2025
28th May 2025 | Posted by:HMRC have published their new Advisory Fuel Rates for company users of petrol and diesel cars, which have been slightly tweaked, while electric rates are unchanged
Read MoreEmployer national insurance raises £2.1bn extra in single month
27th May 2025 | Posted by:More than £2bn was raised from employer’s national insurance in April alone even before the full impact of rises are felt, while inheritance tax was up 14% in a single month
Read MoreChancellor backs off plan to slash £20k ISA limit
21st May 2025 | Posted by:Savers can breathe a temporary sigh of relief as the Chancellor ditches plan to cut ISA tax-free limit but could see allowance split between shares and cash
Read MoreDon’t Miss Out: Parents of Teenagers Need to Extend Child Benefit by 31 August
20th May 2025 | Posted by:If you’re a parent of a 16 to 19-year-old who’s staying in full-time education or training, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is reminding families to extend their Child Benefit claim by 31 August to avoid the payments stopping altogether.
Read MoreThinking About Your Tax Return?
19th May 2025 | Posted by:H M Revenue and Customs have reported that a record number of people- nearly 300,000 - have already filed their 2024–25 tax return
Read MoreNew Immigration Changes: What Businesses Need to Know
19th May 2025 | Posted by:The government announced major changes last week to the immigration system as part of its plan to reduce net migration and encourage more home-grown skills.
Read MoreNew Reforms Aim to Tackle the Growing Problem of Small Pension Pots
14th May 2025 | Posted by:The government has announced plans to address the growing issue of small, forgotten pension pots
Read MoreUK-India Trade Deal Set to Unlock Major Export Opportunities for UK Businesses
12th May 2025 | Posted by:The UK and India signed a new trade agreement last week that will reduce tariffs and open up one of the world’s fastest-growing markets to British businesses
Read MoreNew Rules Aim to Curb Sudden Bank Account Closures
9th May 2025 | Posted by:From April 2026, banks and payment service providers will face stricter rules around how and when they can close customer accounts
Read MoreCyber Attacks on Retail Giants: What Every Business Should Learn
8th May 2025 | Posted by:The advice from NCSC seems to indicate that these recent incidents are not about high-tech hacking. It’s about gaining trust and then gaining access. This makes it vital to see cyber security not as an IT issue, but a business-wide responsibility.
Read MoreNew Cyber Governance Package welcomed
17th Apr 2025 | Posted by:The Institute of Directors (IoD) has welcomed the launch of the government's new Cyber Governance package, which is underpinned by the Cyber Governance Code of Practice.
Read MoreOver 1.1m savers already hit by tax on savings
16th Apr 2025 | Posted by:High interest rates and frozen personal savings allowance means that more than a million extra savers could be caught by having to pay tax, as HMRC letters land on doormats
Read MoreCould the Home Building Fund Help You?
15th Apr 2025 | Posted by:Homes England has a Home Building Fund available to help housebuilders based in England that are struggling to access finance from traditional lenders.
Read MoreNew neonatal care law now in force
15th Apr 2025 | Posted by:The Neonatal Care (Leave and Pay) Act 2023 came into force on 6 April 2025. This law provides a new leave and pay entitlement for parents with a baby in neonatal care.
Read MoreWorkplace Communication: Survey Reveals Employee Frustrations
14th Apr 2025 | Posted by:A new survey by workplace expert Acas has revealed that nearly a third (31%) of employees dislike using video calls at work, with other communication methods also causing frustration among workers.
Read MoreSeeking Help When Your Business Faces Insolvency is the Right Move
14th Apr 2025 | Posted by:Running a business comes with financial risks, and sometimes, companies struggle to stay afloat. While facing insolvency is undoubtedly stressful, seeking professional help early can prevent serious legal consequences.
Read MoreLeadership Lessons for Growing Your Business
10th Apr 2025 | Posted by:Growing a small business is exciting, but it comes with challenges—especially when it comes to keeping your team aligned and maintaining your company’s culture.
Read MorePM waters down EV rules to offset US tariffs
9th Apr 2025 | Posted by:The UK has made more changes to zero emission vehicle rules for automotive sector after president Trump slapped all car makers with blanket 25% tariffs
Read MoreSupporting Pub Tenants: New Minimum Standards for Short Agreements
8th Apr 2025 | Posted by:Pub companies often use a tenancy at will or short agreement to allow a tenant to begin running a pub while a longer-term agreement is negotiated.
Read MoreWorkplace rules on separating recycling and waste now in force
8th Apr 2025 | Posted by:New rules on how recycling and waste should be sorted in workplaces came into force in England on 31 March 2025.
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