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Are you prepared for the payroll challenges of hiring seasonal workers?

With Christmas just over a month away, many businesses are finalising their plans for seasonal recruitment or are already welcoming temporary staff on board. (more…)

How to stay ahead of HMRC interest rate changes and avoid late payments

The Bank of England’s decision to reduce the base rate to 4.75 per cent has triggered changes to HM Revenue & Customs’ (HMRC’s) interest rates,…

Capital Gains Tax is increasing – What does this mean for you?

Capital Gains Tax (CGT) was a significant target for the Chancellor in the Autumn Budget – with an immediate rise put in place for both…

Employers squeezed as wages and National Insurance rise

In Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ 2024 Autumn Budget, she announced over £40 billion of tax increases, as the Government attempts to fill a £22 billion gap…

Bad debts on the rise – Time to crack down

As we approach the end of the year, one trend has become increasingly concerning for UK businesses – debts are on the rise. According to…

The value of technology – Why you should not rule out investment

Recent research by Three Business indicates that tech-enabled SMEs could add an impressive £79 billion to the UK economy over the next year. Technology is…

Autumn Budget delivers Inheritance Tax blow to pension savers

In this year’s Autumn Budget, Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced that the majority of unspent pension funds will form part of an estate from April 2027…

Businesses left to pick up the tab for Employment Rights Bill

The Government estimates that new obligations placed on employers under the Employment Rights Bill could result in substantial compliance costs – totalling around £5 billion.…

A landlord’s guide to HMRC’s Let Property Campaign

The Let Property Campaign is an initiative designed by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) designed for landlords who may have undeclared income from letting out…

Steps for employers to remain compliant with National Minimum Wage increases

In the recent Budget, Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced that National Minimum Wage (NMW) rates would increase as of April 2025. (more…)