
September 16, 2026
Big changes to the Apprenticeship Levy
The Apprenticeship Levy has undergone its biggest overhaul since its introduction, with major changes taking effect from 1 August 2026. For Small to Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs), the most significant development is the expansion of what levy funds can be used for under the new Growth and Skills Levy. This expansion comes alongside tighter funding rules, making planning more important than ever.

September 14, 2026
Chancellor promises to cut red tape and boost growth
The Chancellor, John Healey, has given a number of speeches explaining how he intends to boost growth, reduce red tape and maintain fiscal responsibility.

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.

July 9, 2025
Big Changes Could Be Coming to Parental Leave – What Employers Should Know
The government has launched a full review of the UK’s parental leave and pay system, aiming to make it fairer, simpler and better suited to the needs of modern families.

July 7, 2025
Government Unveils Roadmap for Employment Rights Bill
Following publication of the Employment Rights Bill in October 2024, the government has published a comprehensive implementation roadmap. The roadmap outlines a phased timeline for one of the most significant overhauls of UK employment law in decades.

July 3, 2025
New Industrial Strategy to Slash Energy Bills and Back British Business
The UK Government has launched a major 10-year Industrial Strategy aimed at cutting business costs, creating over 1.1 million good skilled jobs, and making the UK a world leader in clean, competitive industries.

July 2, 2025
Earning Extra Income? You Might Need to File a Tax Return – Here’s What to Know
If you earn extra income from a side hustle, you could be legally required to register for Self Assessment and complete a tax return - and it’s better to get ahead of it now, rather than wait until the January deadline.

June 30, 2025
Government Targets £7.5 Billion in Unpaid Tax - Focus on Business Compliance
The government has announced plans to raise an additional £7.5 billion by stepping up efforts to close the tax gap - the difference between the tax HMRC expects to collect and what is actually paid.

June 26, 2025
Inflation Falls Slightly to 3.4% for May
According to the latest figures released by the Office for National Statistics, the main rate of inflation decreased from 3.5% in April to 3.4% in the year to May.

June 25, 2025
No Change for the Bank of England Base Rate
The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has decided to keep the Bank of England base rate at 4.25% following its latest review last Thursday.
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