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March 31, 2025
Spring Statement: How is your business affected?
The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, delivered her Spring Statement last week in which she outlined the government’s economic plans, including spending decisions, tax policies and efforts to boost growth while managing public finances.
March 27, 2025
Are you ready for April 2025?
The new National Living Wage and National Minimum Wage rates will come into force from 1 April 2025.
March 26, 2025
Identity verification coming to Companies House
As part of the changes being gradually introduced by the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act (ECCT), identity verification is set to become a Companies House requirement.
March 24, 2025
No change to Bank of England base rate
The Bank of England held its regular meeting to discuss interest rates last Thursday.
March 20, 2025
Safe working with screens: What employers need to know
The Health and Safety Executive are reminding employers about their responsibilities to protect workers from the health risks that come from working with display screen equipment (DSE), including PCs, laptops, tablets and smartphones.
March 19, 2025
Your voice could be your password
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) have plans to use a callers voice as their password in an effort to speed up phone calls.
March 17, 2025
Higher tax threshold for side hustles: What could it mean for you?
Last week, the tax minister responsible for HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC), James Murray, delivered a speech marking the 20th anniversary of HMRC. Previously, the UK’s tax authority was known as Inland Revenue.
March 13, 2025
New contract agreed for GPs
A new deal for GPs has been agreed between the government and the British Medical Association (BMA).
March 12, 2025
Plug-in van grant extended for another year
The Future of Roads Minister, Lillian Greenwood, has confirmed that the plug-in van grant will be extended for another year.
March 4, 2025
Investment in sustainable packaging firm
Pulpex, a sustainable packaging company, has received £43.5 million from the National Wealth Fund in exchange for an equity share of the business. The Scottish National Investment Bank is also investing £10 million with a further £8.5 million coming from existing investors.
February 27, 2025
40% business rates relief for film studios
Beginning last week (17 February), Local Authorities were able to begin awarding a 40% reduction in business rates bills to film studios. The tax relief is aimed at boosting the film industry in the UK and contributing towards more box office hits being made.
February 26, 2025
Wages growing faster than inflation
Latest figures released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show that average wages are continuing to grow faster than inflation. After adjusting for consumer price inflation (CPI), wages rose 3.4% between October and December 2024 when compared with the same period in 2023.
February 25, 2025
Surprise jump in inflation: How to navigate your business
Inflation figures for January 2025 were released last week and showed a surprising jump to 3.0%, up from 2.5% in December.
February 20, 2025
Crackdown on illegal working in the UK: Key highlights & takeaways
The UK government has intensified its crackdown on illegal working, with January 2025 seeing record enforcement activity. Home Secretary Yvette Cooper announced these efforts as the Border Security, Asylum, and Immigration Bill returned to Parliament last week.
February 19, 2025
HMRC late payment interest rates to be cut
Following the reduction in the Bank of England base rate, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) have confirmed that their interest rates will be reduced accordingly.
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