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July 31, 2025
Revived Pensions Commission Aims to Secure Better Retirements
The government has announced the revival of the Pensions Commission, twenty years after it helped bring in automatic enrolment. Its goal is to stop future pensioners from being worse off than those retiring today.
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July 30, 2025
Government Borrowing Jumps – Are Tax Rises on the Way This Autumn?
UK government borrowing was £20.7 billion for June, according to new figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) - an increase of £6.6 billion compared to the same month last year.
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July 28, 2025
HMRC Releases Transformation Roadmap
On 21 July 2025, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) announced its Transformation Roadmap – a plan to modernise the UK’s tax and customs systems by 2030.
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July 24, 2025
Smoother UK Trading Ahead: Reforms to Internal Market Act Planned
New government reforms to the UK Internal Market Act aim to make it easier for businesses to trade across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland - with less friction and more certainty.
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July 23, 2025
Are You Making Use of the Employment Allowance?
The Tax Faculty of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) is encouraging employers to take a fresh look at the Employment Allowance. If you have a payroll and are not already claiming this allowance, it could reduce your employer national insurance contributions (NICs) by up to £10,500 for the 2025/26 tax year.
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July 21, 2025
UK Economy: Growth Falters, Inflation Rises – Practical Takeaways for Business Owners
Business owners across the UK are facing an increasingly complex economic picture. Inflation has crept up again and recent figures show the economy has contracted for two months in a row. So, what’s really going on - and what should you be doing as a business owner?
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July 17, 2025
Pension Reforms: What Can You Do to Prepare?
The Government's new Pension Schemes Bill, currently before Parliament, introduces wide-reaching reforms aimed at improving outcomes for pension savers. These changes will not only affect how pensions are administered but also impact scheme selection, cost management, and employee engagement over the long term.
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July 16, 2025
Employment Rights Bill: New Measures Announced for NDAs and Bereavement Leave for Pregnancy Loss
The Employment Rights Bill is currently making its way through Parliament, and some important amendments have been announced that employers will want to be aware of.
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July 14, 2025
Where Did the Money Go?
If you’ve ever reached the end of a busy month wondering where your profits have gone, you’re not alone. For many small business owners, cash seems to disappear faster than it arrives.
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July 10, 2025
UK House Prices See Sharp Monthly Drop Amid Stamp Duty Reforms
UK house prices recorded their steepest monthly fall in over two years in June, according to the latest data from mortgage lender Nationwide. Prices declined by 0.8%, marking the largest drop since February 2023.
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June 9, 2025
Named and Shamed: Employers Failing to Pay Minimum Wage
In its latest round of investigations, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) have named 518 employers who have failed to pay the National Living or National Minimum Wage correctly to their staff.
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June 5, 2025
Why You Shouldn’t Ignore Old Tech: New Guidance from the NCSC
The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has released new guidance on how to properly retire old digital systems and devices – a process known as decommissioning. The guidance is aimed at IT teams, but there are useful takeaways for any small business that uses computers, software or online systems.
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June 4, 2025
FSB Updates Guidance on Employers’ Liability Insurance
The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has recently updated its guidance on Employers’ Liability insurance - a useful reminder of the rules and risks around a business insurance that is legally required in the UK.
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June 2, 2025
When is Diversification a Good Business Strategy?
It’s long been said that putting all your eggs in one basket is risky. Many small business owners may fear that risk of becoming a reality.
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May 29, 2025
What Should You Do If You’re the Victim of a Data Breach
There has been much media attention on the recent cyber-attacks affecting high street retailers. If you or your business is a customer of these businesses, you may have received communications alerting you to the fact that your data was included in the breach. If so, you may be wondering what you should do to protect yourself.
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