For many businesses, ensuring employee retention and commitment is key to their success. Figures from HMRC, published in June 2023 shows half of the businesses which have established a share scheme did so to create a sense of ownership among … Continued
The new rateable values for business properties came into effect on 1st April 2023, updated by the Valuation Office Agency (VOA) for the first time in six years to reflect changes in property values and circumstances. The rateable values for … Continued
One of the buzzwords of the year, if not the decade is AI – Artificial Intelligence. Some experts have predicted that by 2033, AI could become a trillion-pound sector that brings big benefits to both business and society. … Continued
In recent years, concern has grown about the effect on the environment of the use of plastics in retail, specifically single-use items, such as cutlery and balloon sticks. The government has been taking steps to reduce this and from 1st … Continued
The government has announced that it is taking steps to reduce the amount of red tape involved in setting up and administering a business. It’s intended to cut costs for businesses and make it easier for them to compete both … Continued
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has issued new guidance for employers who have received a Subject Access Request (SAR) and want to know how to respond to it. What is a Subject Access Request? This gives someone the … Continued
Research by Open Banking Ltd (OBL), the body set up by the CMA in 2016 to deliver open banking, shows that UK businesses are adopting open banking products at a higher rate than individual consumers. What is Open … Continued
In April 2023, the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) published its latest business plan, detailing how it intends to support employers in the sector by focussing investment worth £250 million on three central priorities. Improving the recruitment pipeline It … Continued