It is hard to deny that the cost-of-living crisis and rising interest rates are having a substantial impact on households, but new research indicates that over half of UK pension savers are concerned they won’t have sufficient funds to retire. Worryingly, this sentiment is shared by 39 per cent of homeowners who also grapple with […]
Analysis of the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) Financial Lives Survey has revealed a significant trust and engagement gap in pension savings, particularly among younger adults. Trust in pension providers is lowest among 25-34-year-olds according to the FCA’s data, with 43 per cent scoring their trust as six or less on a scale of 1 to […]
Recent research from Canada Life has highlighted a concerning rise in financial scams affecting UK residents. According to the new study, a staggering 51 per cent of UK adults have either been targeted by or know someone who has been targeted by a financial scam in the last year. This equates to approximately 26.8 million […]
As experts in the field of accountancy, we understand the unique challenges business owners face when it comes to payroll. We’ve put together three essential tips to help you manage maternity and paternity pay, ensuring legal compliance and employee satisfaction. Understand the statutory requirements: In the UK, employees are entitled to Statutory Maternity Pay (SMP) […]
If your company is involved in the creative industry, then it could be eligible for significant tax relief from the Government. These tax reliefs support the Government’s objective of becoming the technological centre of Europe by promoting growth in the digital, creative, and other high-technology areas. Your business can claim creative industry tax relief if […]
Stagnation is a prolonged period of little or no growth in the economy and it can have a serious impact on your business. Whilst talking to The Guardian, Samuel Tombs, a leading UK economist, claimed that stagnation will cause “businesses to cut employment and investment, and trigger a sharp decline in residential investment.” He added: […]
After the fourteenth consecutive increase in interest rates since 2021, many business owners will be asking themselves the same thing: “When will interest rates finally fall?” The higher the interest rates, the more money you pay on your debts like loans, overdrafts, and credit cards. Equally, many of your customers will also face higher costs […]
You must file your company accounts, to avoid late filing penalties, Companies House is warning. All companies must file annual accounts with Companies House each year, regardless of whether they are trading or not, or whether they are public or private. This applies to both large and small companies. LLPs are also subject to these […]
In a world where technological advancements are reshaping industries, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) cannot afford to be left behind. The hesitance to embrace new technologies, epitomised historically by movements like the Luddites in the 19th Century, can impede growth and competitiveness. For SMEs open to innovation, Artificial Intelligence (AI) offers a host of opportunities […]
TWP has been engaged by Innovate UK to provide advice to potential applicants for Innovate UK Innovation Loans, exclusively offered by member firms of The Corporate Finance Network in a pilot programme running during Autumn 2023. The programme is intended to supplement the wider strategy of Innovate UK to support businesses with late stage research […]
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