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Are You Ready For E-Invoicing?

A policy that is currently in development, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) recently released a research paper on how small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) view electronic invoicing, also called e-invoicing. In the Autumn Budget 2025, plans were announced to make e-invoicing mandatory for VAT invoices from 2029. In preparation for this change, the research paper […]

Read more May 19th, 2026

HMRC Moves To GOV.UK One Login For New Users

HM Revenue & Customs has started using GOV.UK One Login for taxpayers signing up to its digital services for the first time. This means that if you do not already have a Government Gateway account, you will now register using an email-and-password login rather than needing to obtain a 10-12 digit Government Gateway ID. For […]

Read more February 16th, 2026

Online Marketplaces Will Now Contribute to Electrical Waste Recycling

New regulations have come into force that require online marketplaces – such as those hosting overseas sellers – to bear their share of the costs for managing and recycling waste electrical items like washing machines, radios and vacuum cleaners. Until now, UK-based firms had carried the financial burden of disposal and recycling, putting them at […]

Read more August 21st, 2025

Windows 10 Is Ending: Are You Ready?

The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) is urging businesses to prepare for the fact that Windows 10 will no longer be supported from 14 October 2025. If your business still uses Windows 10 on its computers, it’s time to start planning your next steps. Why does this matter? Once Windows 10 support ends, it […]

Read more July 18th, 2025

Check Your State Pension Entitlement

We previously reported on the HMRC website having a function to check your State Pension Entitlement. HMRC have now developed an app that can help people prepare for their retirement. Individuals can use the app to check their State Pension Forecast, allowing them to: The app can also be used to check National Insurance contribution (NIC) […]

Read more December 6th, 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

Digital Markets, Competition And Consumers Act Becomes Law

The Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act has now received Royal Assent and become law in the UK. This new legislation aims to protect consumers and promote fair competition, particularly targeting large technology companies. Here’s a summary of the key points of the Act: Consumer Protection: Empowering Regulators: Penalties: Additional Oversight: In essence, this Act […]

Read more June 17th, 2024

Dealing With A Cyber-Attack

Most businesses have exposure to cyber risk. Almost every modern business relies on computer networks for day-to-day operations, and this means that most firms are exposed to cyber risk. A cyber-attack is any attempt to steal data, damage or disrupt a computer system. In the event of a cyber-attack, it’s important to manage the incident […]

Read more June 10th, 2024

New Fining Guidance By The ICO

The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has released some new data protection fining guidance showing how it decides to issue penalties and calculate fines. A consultation on the guidance took place last year and the new guidance provides greater transparency on how the ICO uses its power to fine. The sections about penalty notices in the […]

Read more March 21st, 2024

How Cloud Accounting Can Help You

In business, staying ahead of, or at least up with, the curve is crucial for success. Over recent years, one of the revolutionary tools that has transformed the way businesses manage their finances is cloud accounting. Cloud accounting offers many benefits over traditional, on-premise accounting systems. Let’s discuss some of them. What are the benefits […]

Read more February 16th, 2024

Changes To Data Protection Laws

A raft of changes to the Data Protection rules have been laid before Parliament in the Digital Information Bill which aims to build an innovative data protection regime in the UK. The changes include new powers to require data from third parties, particularly banks and financial organisations, to help the UK government reduce fraud and […]

Read more December 11th, 2023

Action Fraud Warns Of Remote Access Scams

Action Fraud has received over 30 crime reports since June 2023 relating to remote access scams targeting businesses, with victims reporting losses totalling over £3.8 million. Based on the analysis of crime reports by the National Fraud Intelligence Bureau, Action Fraud advises that scammers will generally use the following tactics to target businesses: Some victims […]

Read more September 18th, 2023

Is Your Website Accessible?

How accessible and inclusive is your company website? In our highly digitalised business world, creating a website that is accessible and inclusive is no longer just an optional add-on, but rather a crucial element for success. Not only does it ensure that all users can access and navigate your content, but it also sends a […]

Read more June 7th, 2023

Managing Cyber Risk

Businesses need to be vigilant and take steps to manage cyber risks effectively. Cyber-attacks are on the increase and it’s not just large, international corporations that are being targeted. As businesses increasingly rely on technology for their day-to-day operations, they are also exposed to new and evolving cyber risks. Cyber-attacks can not only damage a […]

Read more May 19th, 2023

Effective Document Collaboration

Multiple people working on the same documents across a business can be a challenge. The needs of a modern business often require people to work collaboratively on documents. However, this can lead to confusion, delays and errors if not managed properly. So, how should you manage document collaboration in your business? Firstly, it is important […]

Read more May 17th, 2023