Business News

23 April 2024
New tax year – New tax rules
With the start of the new tax year, taxpayers can expect significant changes that will directly impact their finances in the next tax year (2024/25). If
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23 April 2024
Redundancy regulations are changing – What it means for your payroll and policies
From 6 April 2024, UK redundancy rules will change, particularly surrounding pregnant employees and those on family-related leave. The new legislation extends the 'protected period' for
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23 April 2024
HMRC income tax receipts rise by £2 billion
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) recently reported a £2 billion increase in income tax receipts, reflecting a strong self-assessment period and an evolving dynamic within the
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23 April 2024
A third of UK business owners do not know their company’s value – do you?
New research by Marktlink suggests that around 33 per cent of UK business owners are unaware of the value of their company – only slightly lower
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23 April 2024
Are barriers to investment harming your productivity?
A survey by the Bank of England (BoE) and the Department of Business and Trade has identified a potentially significant challenge facing SMEs on their journey
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23 April 2024
Five steps to growing your business, safely
There is an inherent degree of risk in any business growth strategy – but keeping this risk to a minimum can help you grow your business
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22 March 2024
Spring Budget ushers in property tax shake-up
The Chancellor delivered his 2024 ‘Budget for long-term growth’ in the face of an upcoming general election. Although the headlines have been dominated by the news
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22 March 2024
Overhaul of non-dom tax status – What does it mean for those affected?
You may have already heard that the Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, has announced an end to the preferential tax treatment that non-domiciled individuals (non-doms) currently receive. At
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22 March 2024
Holiday accrual to come in for zero-hours workers
Following changes to the Working Time Regulations 1998 in January 2024, further amendments are set to come into force on 1 April 2024 relating to leave
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22 March 2024
Run your business from home? Get to know your VAT entitlement
If you are a business owner and work or run your business from home, then you may be entitled to reclaim VAT on certain costs. In
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22 March 2024
Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 – Companies House changes now in effect
The initial provisions of the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 came into effect on 4 March 2024. These updates mandate that from 5 March
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22 March 2024
The Employment (Allocation of Tips) Act 2023 – Understanding the impact on pay in the hospitality sector
In a significant development for the hospitality industry, the Employment (Allocation of Tips) Act 2023 (the Act), which received Royal Assent on May 2, 2023, is
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