| 10-06-2025
The government has published details of a new emissions cutting trial that could benefit UK pubs, cafes, restaurants and hotels. The Zero Carbon Services Hospitality Trial will run from May 2025 until
| 10-06-2025
In its latest round of investigations, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) have named 518 employers who have failed to pay the National Living or National Minimum Wage correctly to their staff.
| 03-06-2025
The government has set out new plans aimed at helping small and medium-sized housebuilders get projects moving faster and with fewer hurdles. For housebuilders
| 03-06-2025
The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has recently updated its guidance on Employersâ Liability insurance - a useful reminder of the rules and risks around a business insurance
| 03-06-2025
Itâs long been said that putting all your eggs in one basket is risky. Many small business owners may fear that risk of becoming a reality. Take the UKâs farming sector as an example. Faced with extreme weather, policy
| 27-05-2025
If you're considering starting a business, thereâs a lot to think about - especially when it comes to finances, tax and compliance. From choosing the right structure (sole trader, partnership or limited company) to registering
| 27-05-2025
From next year, Buy-Now, Pay-Later (BNPL) firms will need to work within a stricter regulatory framework. Following last yearâs consultation, the government has now laid legislation before Parliament to bring BNPL under
| 27-05-2025
UK inflation rose to 3.5% in April, according to official figures, up from 2.6% in March and higher than many economists had expected. This is the highest
| 21-05-2025
Last week was Mental Health Awareness Week, and to mark the occasion, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) launched a free online learning module to help
| 21-05-2025
If youâre a parent of a 16 to 19-year-old whoâs staying in full-time education or training, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is reminding families to extend their Child
| 21-05-2025
In the last couple of weeks, the Bank of England cut interest rates from 4.5% to 4.25%, and a new âtrade dealâ was announced between the UK and the US.
| 13-05-2025
With many families finding out where their child will be starting school this September, now is a good time for working parents to start planning childcare.
| 13-05-2025
The recent wave of cyber attacks on UK retailers, including Marks & Spencer, Co-op and Harrods, is a reminder that no organisation is too big - or too
| 07-05-2025
From April 2026, banks and payment service providers will face stricter rules around how and when they can close customer accounts,
| 07-05-2025
The government has announced plans to address the growing issue of small, forgotten pension pots - a problem affecting millions of workers who change jobs frequently and accumulate multiple small pensions over time.
| 07-05-2025
James Murray, the Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury, made a Written Ministerial Statement last week that included a number of tax simplification, administration and reform measures. In total,
| 29-04-2025
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has predicted that the Bank of England could cut interest rates three more times this year, despite the UK facing higher-than-expected inflation.
| 29-04-2025
For most businesses today, digital technology is fundamental to operations. With that comes the growing reality that cyber security is no longer just an IT issue