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Is It Too Hot Or Too Cold To Work?

With the UK experiencing more frequent extremes in temperature – both hot and cold – it’s worth brushing up on what the law says about working conditions, and what you can do to keep your team comfortable and safe. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) provides a useful guide that can help you make sure […]

Read more July 14th, 2025

Government Targets £7.5 Billion In Unpaid Tax

The government has announced plans to raise an additional £7.5 billion by stepping up efforts to close the tax gap – the difference between the tax HMRC expects to collect and what is actually paid. Figures published on 19 June show that £46.8 billion in tax went unpaid in the 2023-24 tax year. That’s 5.3% […]

Read more July 4th, 2025

Workplace Rules On Separating Recycling And Waste Now In Force

New rules on how recycling and waste should be sorted in workplaces came into force in England on 31 March 2025. The rules are designed to simplify recycling procedures while reducing the amount of waste sent to landfills or for incineration. Under the new rules, workplaces with 10 or more employees need to arrange for […]

Read more April 9th, 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 to become a Companies House requirement. This is one of several changes that the Act is making to better protect the data held at Companies House. Who will be affected by identity verification? Identity […]

Read more April 8th, 2025

Making Tax Digital For Income Tax Regime Extended To Smaller Businesses And Landlords

The Spring Statement announced that the Making Tax Digital for Income Tax (MTD for IT) regime will be further extended to smaller businesses. Read on to see how and when your business might be affected. What is MTD for IT? Making Tax Digital for Income Tax (MTD for IT) is a government initiative that requires […]

Read more April 7th, 2025

Spring Statement And OBR Forecasts

The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, delivered her Spring Statement last month in which she outlined the government’s economic plans, including spending decisions, tax policies and efforts to boost growth while managing public finances. What did the statement tell us about public finances and the economy? The Statement came on the back of the […]

Read more April 7th, 2025

Spring Statement 2025 Summary

Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, held the Spring Statement on Wednesday 26 March 2025. In the run-up to the event, the Chancellor stated that she ‘remains committed to one major fiscal event a year to give families and businesses stability and certainty on upcoming tax and spending changes and, in turn, to support the […]

Read more March 27th, 2025

Corporate Tax Roadmap

The Government published a ‘Corporate Tax Roadmap’ as part of the Autumn Budget 2024. The Roadmap is designed to give corporate businesses (and, in some areas, non-corporate businesses) certainty about the tax framework ahead to give confidence in business decisions being made now. The Roadmap sets out the areas in which the Government intends to […]

Read more February 18th, 2025

Christmas Party Time!

There continues to be no taxable benefit for employees provided that all staff are invited to the Christmas Party, and the cost to the employer does not exceed £150 a head, inclusive of VAT. If you have already had a summer event, provided the combined cost of the two events is no more than £150 […]

Read more December 3rd, 2024

Budget Summary Autumn 2024

Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered the first Labour Budget in nearly 15 years on Wednesday 30 October 2024. She pledged to ‘invest, invest, invest’ to drive growth and ‘restore economic stability’. Billions in tax rises Ms Reeves said the Budget will raise £40 billion in taxes. Employers’ National Insurance contributions (NICs) will be increased from next […]

Read more October 31st, 2024

CMA Issues Warning To Unregulated Legal Service Providers

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is stepping up its efforts to protect consumers opting for unregulated legal services, such as will writing and divorce arrangements, which are becoming increasingly popular alternatives to traditional high street solicitors. As the use of these services grows, the CMA is acting to ensure that businesses offering them comply […]

Read more October 22nd, 2024

Employment Rights Bill 2024

The government has published the Employment Rights Bill, which is intended to help deliver economic security and growth to businesses, workers and communities across the UK. The bill will bring forward 28 individual employment reforms, from ending exploitative zero hours contracts and fire and rehire practices to establishing day one rights for paternity, parental and […]

Read more October 18th, 2024

Why Business Owners Should Start Using KPIs To Drive Success

As a small business owner, it’s easy to get caught up in the day-to-day operations and miss the bigger picture. You might rely on gut feelings or a quick glance at your bank account to determine how well your business is doing. However, without specific measures of success, it can be difficult to truly understand […]

Read more October 17th, 2024

Managing A Restructure

Whether times are good or bad, sometimes a business needs to restructure in order to move forwards. A restructure of any business requires careful planning, transparent communication, and thoughtful implementation to ensure a smooth transition and minimise disruption. To begin with, you and your management team should define the objectives and rationale behind the restructure. […]

Read more August 23rd, 2024

New ICO Tool Available To Help Create Privacy Notices

The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has launched a new tool that can help small businesses create a bespoke privacy notice that protects people’s information rights. By law, businesses must explain why they hold people’s information and what they do with it. This allows customers, suppliers, staff and volunteers to know what will be done with […]

Read more August 21st, 2024