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Bus fares in rural England to rise on the 1 November 2023

Last week, new statistics from the Department of Transport (DfT) showed the overall price of bus fares in England, outside London, has…

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£25 million for projects using nature to increase flood resilience

The ring-fenced funding, provided by the Government and the Environment Agency, will support natural flood management schemes across England that…

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Christmas and new year holidays

The Christmas season has a big impact on most businesses and employees in the UK. It will be a time…

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World’s first fully digitalised goods shipment sent from Burnley 

The first ever fully digitalised goods shipment landed in Singapore from Burnley after the UK introduced legislation to digitise trade…

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UK signs sixth US state deal with Washington State

The UK and the US state of Washington signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on trade and investment last…

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New training places available for retrofitting, heat networks, and heat pump installations

A new wave of low-carbon heating and insulation installers will be created through thousands of heavily discounted training spaces in…

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Made in the UK, Sold to the World Awards 2024

The annual Made in the UK, Sold to the World awards recognises and celebrates the global trading success of SMEs…

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Innovation Loans Future Economy competition: round 11

Innovate UK is offering up to £25 million in loans to micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Loans are for…

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First time tax return?

Taxpayers who are new to Self-Assessment for the 2022 to 2023 tax year may include: those who are newly self-employed…

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Business Finance Week 2023

From 6 to 10 November 2023, the British Business Bank, along with several partners from across the UK, will host…

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Managing your cash flow

With increasing supplier prices and economic uncertainty, managing your business’s cash and understanding its flow are now vital tools in…

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The REALLY important stuff!

With the constant news surrounding the economy, interest rate uncertainty, and high inflation, it is difficult not to worry about…

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Welcome to our latest February tax newswire.

MAKING TAX DIGITAL FOR INCOME TAX DELAYED AGAIN Making tax digital (MTD) for income tax self-assessment (ITSA) was originally scheduled…

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Welcome to the May edition of Tax E-News.

Welcome to the May edition of Tax E-News. We hope that you find this informative. Please contact us if you…

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Tax E-News – March Budget Special

On 15 March 2023, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt presented his first Budget to Parliament and set out a plan to reduce…

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Welcome to the June edition of Tax E-News.

Welcome to the June edition of Tax E-News. We hope that you find this informative. Please contact us if you…

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Welcome to the July edition of Tax E-News.

Welcome to the July edition of Tax E-News. We hope that you find this informative. Please contact us if you…

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Welcome to the August edition of Tax E-News.

Welcome to the August edition of Tax E-News. We hope that you find this informative. Please contact us if you…

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Welcome to the September edition of Tax E-News

Welcome to the September edition of Tax E-News. We hope that you find this informative. Please contact us if you…

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OCTOBER – TAX E-NEWS

Welcome to the October edition of Tax E-News. We hope that you find this informative. Please contact us if you…

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Creating value through innovation

Innovation has generally been recognised as essential for value creation, both for individual companies and for the UK economy as…

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UK Manufacturing Climbs to 8th in World Rankings

The UK’s manufacturing sector has climbed one place to eighth in the world rankings, overtaking France in the process, according…

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New fire safety legislation

From 1st October 2023 new fire safety legislation comes into effect. This will mean that many businesses and building owners…

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Start-up loans for new businesses

Start Up Loans are personal loans designed to help new businesses begin trading. They were created to support would-be business…

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Small Business Saturday – “The Tour 2023″

The iconic Small Business Saturday UK Tour is back again this November. The countdown to Small Business Saturday is officially…

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AI solutions to improve productivity in key sectors

Innovate UK, part of UK Research and Innovation, will invest up to £32 million in innovation projects to support the…

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Latest HMRC Employer webinars

Listed below are a number of live HMRC webinars that will help employers with payroll. The webinars are free and…

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Student finance bill becomes law

New measures have been enshrined in law that will transform the student finance system, allowing colleges and universities to charge…

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New Hospitality Employment Programme

The pilot scheme, set to launch in Liverpool before being rolled out to other major cities over the coming months,…

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AI Safety Summit

The AI Safety Summit will take place on the 1st and 2nd November at Bletchley Park. The summit will bring together key countries,…

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National Manufacturing Day 2023

National Manufacturing Day is on Thursday 28 September 2023. Manufacturers throughout the UK will once again be opening their doors…

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ICO consultation on the draft biometric data guidance

The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has produced guidance on biometric data and biometric technologies. The draft guidance looks at the…

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UK rejoins Horizon Europe

UK scientists now have access to the world’s largest research collaboration programme, Horizon Europe, which was lost as a result…

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Latest HMRC tax webinars for the self-employed

Listed below are a number of live HMRC webinars that will give the self-employed an understanding of key taxes that…

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Do you know of anyone starting a business?

Then ask us about our comprehensive guide to the financial, tax, and accounting considerations of starting a business, “The New…

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The Autumn Statement is scheduled for 22 November 2023

The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt, has confirmed that the Autumn Statement will be on 22 November 2023. The…

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Local areas will be supported to progress onshore windfarms

Onshore wind projects supported by local people will be approved more quickly in England, in new measures being brought forward…

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National Work Life Week 2023

National Work Life Week 2023 is taking place from 2 October to 6 October. The week is an opportunity for…

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Latest HMRC Employer tax webinars

Listed below are a number of live HMRC webinars that will help employers with payroll. The webinars are free and…

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HMRC Overlap relief form – Unincorporated businesses

Businesses that are sole traders, partners of trading partnerships, and members of LLPs who pay income tax on the profits…

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Find a grant service

Find a grant is a UK government service that allows businesses to search all UK government-funded grants. Businesses can use…

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UK Online Safety Bill

The UK government have published details of the Online Safety Bill. The Online Safety Bill is a new set of…

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Action Fraud warns of remote access scams

Action Fraud has received over 30 crime reports since June 2023 relating to remote access scams targeting businesses, with victims…

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Google AI training for start-ups and small businesses

Google have launched AI (Artificial Intelligence) focused online training for people and businesses to help capture the benefits of AI,…

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Going digital – The need for speed!

The trend towards paperless office solutions is rapidly increasing, whether it is to improve business efficiency or realise environmental goals.…

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New steps will speed up Sizewell C preparations

Steps to further speed up preparations to make the site at Sizewell C in Suffolk shovel-ready were announced last week,…

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Application dates for Sustainable Farming Incentive 2023

Farmers can sign up for the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) from 18 September and are invited to register their interest…

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Deadline for Countryside Stewardship applications extended

The application window for 2024 Countryside Stewardship Mid-Tier agreements has been extended until Friday 15th September to allow more time…

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Location data can help build the EV chargepoint network of tomorrow

A new report seeks to support local authority decisions about electric vehicle (EV) chargepoint rollout. The transition to EVs will…

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Environmental taxes, reliefs and schemes for businesses

The government states that environmental taxes “encourage your business to operate in a more environmentally friendly way”. There are taxes…

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Innovation in Professional and Financial Services competition

Innovate UK, part of UK Research and Innovation, is investing up to £5 million to support digital innovation within Professional…

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The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

The ICO upholds information rights in the public interest, promoting openness by public bodies and data privacy for individuals. ICO is an executive…

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Check if you need to send a tax return

If you normally file a Self-Assessment tax return, you will need to send it to HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC)…

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EU Settlement Scheme: information for employers – Update

The EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) was established to enable EU, EEA and Swiss citizens resident in the UK by 31…

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Companies urged to file accounts early to avoid penalties

If you’re due to file accounts with Companies House (CH) by the end of September, allow plenty of time before…

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Dementia-friendly businesses

Dementia is one of the greatest challenges we face in society today. All businesses can contribute to tackling the social…

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One-stop-shop to help businesses save money and go green

British businesses will be able to access advice and support to reduce their energy bills while cutting their carbon emissions.…

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Post-Brexit import checks delayed for fifth time

The UK government has announced a fifth delay to post-Brexit checks on EU imports amid concerns the new system would…

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Is your business attracting new talent?

Recruiting new employees is tough just now so be different! For example, some employers are now offering “Wellbeing leave” in…

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The importance of a shareholders agreement  

For limited companies, when it comes to making decisions, Company Law states shareholders who own more than 50% can pass…

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Do you want to grow your business?

Then ask us for a copy of our guide called “57 Ways to Grow Your Business”!Our publication is packed full of…

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Managing drug and alcohol misuse in the workplace

Employers have a legal duty to protect employees’ health, safety, and welfare and understanding the signs of drug and alcohol…

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Employers should prepare for a warmer future

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is advising businesses to think how they need to adapt to warmer working conditions…

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Young people at work

The Health and Safety Executive have a dedicated webpage for employers reminding them of the need to be extra cautious…

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Latest HMRC Employer tax webinars

Listed below are a number of live HMRC webinars that will help employers with payroll matters. The webinars are free…

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What is Working Capital Finance?

Working capital finance solutions offer businesses the opportunity to improve cash flow. The world of commercial finance and asset-based lending…

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The Ideas Marketplace

The Ideas Marketplace is an online collaboration platform offering opportunities for innovative defence and security organisations to network and collaborate…

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Start date for major overhaul of Plymouth flood defence barrier

Work is set to start in September 2023 on a major £3m repair and maintenance project for Plymouth’s lock gates.…

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Unlocking agricultural innovation

More than £14 million is to be made available to unlock innovation and develop solutions in the farming sector in…

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Rethinking business resilience

Being resilient by choice is critical for both survival and for strategic advantage in an era where disruption is the…

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Protecting Employees from Stress at Work

The Working Minds campaign has been created by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), Britain’s national regulator for workplace health…

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Check what your tax code means

HMRC have released a new online tool to help taxpayers understand what their tax code means. Tax codes are used…

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NCSC guidance on long-term cyber resilience

The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) states that UK organisations should prepare for an extended period of heightened cyber security…

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SME Climate Hub

The SME Climate Hub is here to help small businesses deliver on their climate goals and they have developed free,…

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Net Zero Living: User focused design competition

Innovate UK, part of UK Research and Innovation, will work with micro, small or medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to invest up…

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Guidance for small businesses on using facial recognition technology

Facial recognition technology (FRT) identifies or otherwise recognises a person from a digital facial image. Businesses can use FRT in…

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Small Business Britain’s Small & Mighty Enterprise Programme

The Small Business Britain's Small & Mighty Enterprise Programme to help grow small businesses with expert guidance and mentoring is…

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Why cash flow management is essential right now

Last week the Office for National Statistics (ONS) stated that the UK's rate of inflation dropped to 7.9% in the…

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Working Capital Finance – can it help with cash flow?

Working capital finance solutions can offer businesses the opportunity to improve cash flow. The world of commercial finance and asset…

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Find a Grant service

The Find a Grant service offers a free central place on GOV.UK for business, individuals, and organisations to find and apply…

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What is Fair Trade?

Farming is the largest employer in the world but millions of people who live and work on smallholder farms don’t…

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The New “Business Council” – Will it make a difference?

A new business council has been appointed by the UK Prime Minister to report from the business frontlines and to…

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EU Settlement Scheme enhancements confirmed

From September 2023 people with pre-settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) will automatically have their status extended by…

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Plastic Packaging Tax (PPT) Reminder

If you manufacture or import 10 or more tonnes of plastic packaging within a 12-month period you must register for…

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Innovate UK – new funding opportunities

UK registered organisations can apply for a share of up to £25 million for game-changing and commercially viable research and…

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Women in Engineering Grant 2023

If you a female leader of an enterprise within UK engineering and are looking for funding to take your organisation…

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Healthcare innovation funding opportunity for SMEs

SMEs developing medical equipment can apply for health and social care research funding from the National Institute for Health and…

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Asbestos and construction – new resources available

The Health and Safety Executive’s (HSE) “Asbestos and You” campaign urges tradespeople working in construction to be aware of disturbing…

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Working Capital Finance – can it help with cash flow?

Working capital finance solutions can offer businesses the opportunity to improve cash flow. The world of commercial finance and asset…

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Why Customer Service Matters

According to the Institute of Customer Service’s (ICS) most recent UK Customer Satisfaction Index more companies have declined in service…

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How to attract new talent

It's up to employers how they recruit for their organisation. There are no set processes that are required by law.…

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New information hub launched to help limited company directors make the right decisions at the right time

The Insolvency Service has launched a new online information hub to support company directors. The hub hosts guidance and information…

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Midlife MOT website

A new online Midlife MOT has been launched to help older workers with financial planning, health guidance, and to assess…

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Latest HMRC tax webinars

Listed below are some HMRC webinars that will give the self-employed an understanding of key taxes that affect them and…

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Deadline for topping up NI contributions extended again to 5 April 2025

With all of the changes to personal pensions in the Spring Budget, maximising the State Pension entitlement should not be…

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Postage Stamps – use them by 31 July!

The Royal Mail have added barcodes to their regular stamps. After 31 July 2023, regular stamps without a barcode will…

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Working from home and the £6 per week allowance

During the COVID pandemic the government relaxed the conditions to enable those working from home to be paid £6 a…

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Government funding for free childcare offers

Nurseries are set to receive £204 million as part of the Government’s promise to deliver the largest ever investment in…

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Interior Designer Business: Disbursement vs Recharged Arrangements

Running an interior design business involves more than just creating beautiful spaces. The operational dynamics of the industry can present…

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Interest rate rises again

The Bank of England (BOE) raised interest rates by half a point to 5 per cent last week, with increasing…

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