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An employee’s emergency contact details are strictly private

A recent ruling affirms that an employer is directly liable for the unauthorised disclosure of...

Agricultural and business property relief changes

Agricultural and business property relief changes that were first announced at Autumn Budget 2024 will...

Advising HMRC of employees’ company car details

Ensure compliance with HMRC rules when providing company cars. From P46(Car) submissions to benefit reporting...

Advantages of VAT Flat Rate Scheme

If your business has relatively low VATable expenses, the VAT Flat Rate Scheme can simplify...

Accounting on a cash basis

From April 2024, the cash basis is the default method for sole traders and most...

Access to Funding and Credit

For many small business owners, getting access to funding feels like trying to squeeze water...

A Small Business Guide to Exporting and International Trade

Expanding into international markets can be a game-changer for UK small businesses, opening up new...

A return to gender rationality in the office? What does the Supreme Court ruling mean for trans people in the workplace?

In a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court clarified the legal interpretation of the words ‘sex’...

A magical clause does not necessarily nullify employment status

A recent ruling has provided a timely reminder that substance trumps form in employment status...

31 January deadline met by more than 11.5 million people

Over 11.5 million people met the 31 January 2025 self-assessment deadline, but 1.1 million taxpayers...

2025 Spending Review published

The government’s 2025 Spending Review outlines a major funding boost for healthcare, defence, housing, and...

16 years old – the minimum age for a company director

Thinking of starting a company at 16? Know the rules, risks and responsibilities before you...

£13.9bn of R&D funding

The UK government has announced a record-breaking £13.9 billion in research and development (R&D) funding...