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…
£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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Business Finance Week 2023
From 6 to 10 November 2023, the British Business Bank, along with several partners from across the UK, will host…
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…
The REALLY important stuff!
With the constant news surrounding the economy, interest rate uncertainty, and high inflation, it is difficult not to worry about…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Creating value through innovation
Innovation has generally been recognised as essential for value creation, both for individual companies and for the UK economy as…
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…
New fire safety legislation
From 1st October 2023 new fire safety legislation comes into effect. This will mean that many businesses and building owners…
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…
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…
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…
Latest HMRC Employer webinars
Listed below are a number of live HMRC webinars that will help employers with payroll. The webinars are free and…
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…
New Hospitality Employment Programme
The pilot scheme, set to launch in Liverpool before being rolled out to other major cities over the coming months,…
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,…
National Manufacturing Day 2023
National Manufacturing Day is on Thursday 28 September 2023. Manufacturers throughout the UK will once again be opening their doors…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
UK Online Safety Bill
The UK government have published details of the Online Safety Bill. The Online Safety Bill is a new set of…
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…
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,…
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.…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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)…
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…
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…
Dementia-friendly businesses
Dementia is one of the greatest challenges we face in society today. All businesses can contribute to tackling the social…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Young people at work
The Health and Safety Executive have a dedicated webpage for employers reminding them of the need to be extra cautious…
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…
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…
The Ideas Marketplace
The Ideas Marketplace is an online collaboration platform offering opportunities for innovative defence and security organisations to network and collaborate…
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.…
Unlocking agricultural innovation
More than £14 million is to be made available to unlock innovation and develop solutions in the farming sector in…
Rethinking business resilience
Being resilient by choice is critical for both survival and for strategic advantage in an era where disruption is the…
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…
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…
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…
SME Climate Hub
The SME Climate Hub is here to help small businesses deliver on their climate goals and they have developed free,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
Midlife MOT website
A new online Midlife MOT has been launched to help older workers with financial planning, health guidance, and to assess…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Interest rate rises again
The Bank of England (BOE) raised interest rates by half a point to 5 per cent last week, with increasing…