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Government campaign to help drive down business energy bills
31 May 2023

Government campaign to help drive down business energy bills

by Bethany Mccormack | posted in: Blog | 0

  The dramatic rise in energy costs has been a major headache for businesses for some time now, and many are struggling to stay afloat. At the start of April, the government launched a campaign to help businesses boost their … Continued

HMRC clarification on IR35 – what is it and what do you need to know?
19 Apr 2023

HMRC clarification on IR35 – what is it and what do you need to know?

by Bethany Mccormack | posted in: Blog | 0

  Back in the autumn of 2022, it was announced that IR35, the off-payroll working rules in the public and private sectors would be abolished from April 2023. However, that was soon reversed by the next Chancellor and so the … Continued

160K SMEs at Risk of Fines & Prosecution Without Liability Insurance
19 Apr 2023

160K SMEs at Risk of Fines & Prosecution Without Liability Insurance

by Bethany Mccormack | posted in: Blog | 0

  Small businesses are the backbone of the UK economy. Over 5 million SMEs contribute nearly half the country’s total employment and revenue. However, a new study by Smart Money People has revealed that as many as 160,000 small businesses … Continued

Breaking Down Barriers: Britain Plans to Ease Rules for Foreign Workers to Address Labour Shortage
24 Mar 2023

Breaking Down Barriers: Britain Plans to Ease Rules for Foreign Workers to Address Labour Shortage

by Bethany Mccormack | posted in: Blog | 0

                            The United Kingdom’s labour shortage has been a significant concern in recent months, particularly for industries that rely heavily on migrant workers. In response, the government … Continued

Building Up Small Business Dreams: MPs Launch Inquiry into Financing for SME Housebuilders
24 Mar 2023

Building Up Small Business Dreams: MPs Launch Inquiry into Financing for SME Housebuilders

by Bethany Mccormack | posted in: Blog | 0

                            The UK housing industry relies heavily on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to deliver much-needed housing projects. However, in recent years, SME housebuilders have faced a … Continued

New UK Version of GDPR to Save British Businesses Billions
24 Mar 2023

New UK Version of GDPR to Save British Businesses Billions

by Bethany Mccormack | posted in: Blog | 0

                            The government has introduced a new Data Protection Bill aimed at reducing costs and burdens for British businesses and charities, removing barriers to international trade and … Continued

Good News for Seasonal Workers: National Living Wage to Be Reinstated
24 Mar 2023

Good News for Seasonal Workers: National Living Wage to Be Reinstated

by Bethany Mccormack | posted in: Blog | 0

                            During the NFU Conference in February 2023, Farming Minister Mark Spencer announced that the seasonal worker scheme wage would be removed, and workers would be paid … Continued

Revolutionising Business Growth: DBT Launches ‘Help to Grow’ Site to Boost Economy!
24 Mar 2023

Revolutionising Business Growth: DBT Launches ‘Help to Grow’ Site to Boost Economy!

by Bethany Mccormack | posted in: Blog | 0

                            The UK government has launched a new centralised website aimed at providing support and assistance to businesses across the country. The Help to Grow website from … Continued

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