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As the Budget date approaches, what might we expect to see announced on 30 October? By Chris Davies The government faces a considerable fiscal challenge, with a projected £22 billion shortfall, necessitating decisive action to manage public finances. While significant tax increases on income, VAT, or National Insurance have been
Reducing the carbon footprint of your small or medium-sized business is both a responsible and achievable goal. Over a span of say five years, with small, steady changes, your business can make a significant positive impact on the environment. It’s important to remember that sustainability is a gradual journey that
Companies House have rolled out a new penalties regime as part of a broader effort to boost corporate transparency and combat economic crime, following the implementation of the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023. This could mean tougher consequences in the shape of financial penalties for companies that don’t
As of 1st October, new laws are in place to ensure that workers keep 100% of the tips, gratuities, and service charges they earn. This is a major development for employees in sectors such as hospitality, where tipping plays a significant role in take-home pay, and for employers, who will
Companies are increasingly held accountable for their environmental and social impact, and the accuracy of their ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) reports is now more critical than ever. However, not all ESG reports are created equal, and the choice of who prepares these reports can make a significant difference. For
As HMRC intensifies its crackdown on National Minimum Wage (NMW) noncompliance, it’s vital to make sure you don’t fall foul of NMW laws. Compliance can have more complexities to it than many assume, and the risks of getting it wrong are significant. HMRC is focusing on SMEs for Minimum Wage
In today’s competitive job market, attracting top talent is more than just offering competitive salaries and perks. Employees, especially those from younger generations, are increasingly looking beyond traditional incentives to find companies that align with their values and priorities. By Chris Davies – Partner This is where voluntary Environmental, Social,
The Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, speaking from Downing Street last Tuesday, has said that the budget in October will be “painful” and the government would be making “big asks” of the country. He said that the country would need to be prepared to “accept short-term pain for long-term good”
If you’re a business owner, be careful of a letter claiming to be from ‘Indv and Small Business Compliance’ team at HMRC and asking for confidential company information and bank statements. It’s likely to be a scam from people pretending to be from HMRC. They ask you to verify financial
The Information Commissioner’s Office has launched a new tool that can help small businesses create a bespoke privacy notice that protects people’s information rights. By law, businesses must explain why it holds people’s information and what it does with it. This allows customers, suppliers, staff and volunteers to know what