How have the increases in employment costs affected wage growth and hiring?
When the Chancellor unveiled £26 billion in additional taxes and higher employer National Insurance contributions (NIC) last autumn, the impact on bu…
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Just over half a year left to prepare for MTD for Income Tax – Act now
The Government’s Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax is now only a matter of months away. It is important that you are prepared and understand h…
What does the Government’s plan for small businesses mean for you?
The Government’s plan for small businesses, also known as The Backing Your Business Plan, is being introduced to support SMEs growth and development…
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 shoul…
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 fi…
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 pe…
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 ove…
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…
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 to sit up and take not…
A clearer picture of Companies House reform – Making sense of what is and isn’t coming
It can be confusing trying to keep pace with the changes to Companies House since the introduction of the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Ac…