Business News

19 August 2025

The Employment Rights Bill – Why it matters for your future finances and success

The Employment Rights Bill looks set to come into law by the end of the year. Now is the time for any business that hires staff

19 August 2025

Wage growth slows and unemployment rises – What this may mean for your business in months to come

The UK unemployment rate has increased to 4.7 per cent from March to May 2025, while the annual growth in employees' average earnings has slowed to

19 August 2025

Unlocking growth: Grant funding

Grants are available to businesses in a wide variety of sectors, but unfortunately, too many businesses miss out on this vital form of funding. An overreliance

19 August 2025

Should I be worrying about the size of my pension? IHT reform raises questions about this tax-efficient investment

For a long time, pensions have offered a tax-efficient way to pass on wealth to the next generation. Under current rules, most defined-contribution pensions sit outside

19 August 2025

How can AI deliver unexpected savings within your business?

Many business owners assume artificial intelligence (AI) is only relevant for large corporations. However, modern tools are already helping smaller firms reduce costs in subtle but

19 August 2025

The cybercriminals are coming – Is your business ready?

In today’s interconnected world, cyber‑risk has gone from a simple technical concern to an existential threat for businesses. Every business should be preparing itself to defend

30 July 2025

FRS 102 revenue recognition: What businesses need to know

From 1 January 2026, updates to FRS 102 revenue recognition will introduce key changes to how businesses report income. These updates aim to align UK accounting

29 July 2025

Upcoming changes to FRS 102 lease accounting: What businesses need to know

From 1 January 2026, the UK Financial Reporting Council (FRC) is introducing significant changes to FRS 102 lease accounting, aligning it more closely with IFRS 16.

28 July 2025

Upcoming changes to UK audit thresholds: What businesses need to know

Since 6 April 2025, the UK Government has increased audit thresholds, reducing compliance burdens for many businesses.

18 July 2025

Mind the (tax) gap – Why HMRC may have SMEs in its sights

The tax gap, the difference between the amount of tax owed and collected, has long been a thorn in HM Revenue and Customs’ (HMRC’s) side. HMRC

18 July 2025

Are your systems ready for MTD? Five things to check as the clock ticks down

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is working to enhance compliance and improve efficiency with tax filings by implementing Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax. However,

18 July 2025

Child Benefit repayments changing for thousands this summer

The way families make Child Benefit repayments to HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is changing. From the summer, many families will have the option to report