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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 Ian Cass, Forum of Private Business | 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 Ian Cass, Forum of Private Business | 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 Ian Cass, Forum of Private Business | 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 Ian Cass, Forum of Private Business | 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 Ian Cass, Forum of Private Business | 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 Ian Cass, Forum of Private Business | 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 Ian Cass, Forum of Private Business | 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 Ian Cass, Forum of Private Business | 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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