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.
June 2, 2025
When is Diversification a Good Business Strategy?
It’s long been said that putting all your eggs in one basket is risky. Many small business owners may fear that risk of becoming a reality.
May 29, 2025
What Should You Do If You’re the Victim of a Data Breach
There has been much media attention on the recent cyber-attacks affecting high street retailers. If you or your business is a customer of these businesses, you may have received communications alerting you to the fact that your data was included in the breach. If so, you may be wondering what you should do to protect yourself.
May 28, 2025
New Buy-Now, Pay-Later Rules Announced
From next year, Buy-Now, Pay-Later (BNPL) firms will need to work within a stricter regulatory framework. Following last year’s consultation, the government has now laid legislation before Parliament to bring BNPL under formal regulation, aiming to end what’s been called the “wild west” of unregulated borrowing.
May 27, 2025
What the New UK-EU Deal Could Mean for Your Business
The UK government has agreed a new trade deal with the European Union, aimed at making it easier to do business across the Channel. This follows recent agreements with the US and India and is being presented as part of a wider effort to support jobs and help businesses grow.
May 22, 2025
New Free HSE Tool Helps Employers Tackle Work-Related Stress
Last week was Mental Health Awareness Week, and to mark the occasion, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) launched a free online learning module to help employers better understand and manage work-related stress in their teams.
May 21, 2025
New Immigration Changes: What Businesses Need to Know
The government announced major changes last week to the immigration system as part of its plan to reduce net migration and encourage more home-grown skills. If you run a business, even if you don’t currently recruit from overseas, it’s worth understanding what’s changing and how it could affect your future hiring plans.
May 19, 2025
Don’t Miss Out: Parents of Teenagers Need to Extend Child Benefit by 31 August
If you’re a parent of a 16 to 19-year-old who’s staying in full-time education or training, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is reminding families to extend their Child Benefit claim by 31 August to avoid the payments stopping altogether.
May 15, 2025
New Rules Aim to Curb Sudden Bank Account Closures
With many families finding out where their child will be starting school this September, now is a good time for working parents to start planning childcare. The government’s Tax-Free Childcare scheme can save them up to £2,000 a year per child – and this could be good news for employers as well as employees.
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