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May 29, 2024
inflation-rate-falls-in-april

Official figures released last week by the Office for National Statistics show that the Consumer Prices Index (CPI) dropped to 2.3% for the 12 months to April 2024. This is down from 3.2% for the 12 months to March 2024.

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May 28, 2024
admitting-a-new-partner-into-the-partnership-what-should-you-consider-first

For businesses that run as a partnership, there often comes a time where you need to consider admitting a new partner into the partnership.

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May 23, 2024
government-promise-to-cut-national-insurance-confirmed

While commenting on the GDP growth and what it indicates about the economy, the Prime Minister again drew attention to National Insurance.

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May 22, 2024
are-you-an-early-bird

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) have released figures showing that 295,250 Self Assessment tax returns were filed in the first week of the new tax year. Almost 70,000 were filed on the first day – April 6th.

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May 21, 2024
understanding-economic-changes-how-recent-events-affect-businesses

Data releases in recent weeks from the Office of National Statistics (ONS) coupled with Bank of England decisions might make recent news about the economy seem a bit confusing. Understanding how this news affects businesses is important so let’s break it down.

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May 16, 2024
shott-scale-up-accelerator-leadership-programme-opportunities-available

Making the leap from a technical expert to a business leader can be challenging. The Shott Scale Up Accelerator is a 12-month programme that aims to help senior decision-makers in high-growth engineering and tech SMEs develop the skills needed to scale their business to the next level.

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May 14, 2024
introducing-workwell-a-ps64-million-initiative-to-support-workplace-health-and-well-being

The UK government has announced a new initiative aimed at helping people with health conditions stay in or return to work.

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May 13, 2024
official-figures-show-that-the-uk-no-longer-in-recession

Figures published by the Office for National Statistics on 10 May 2024 show that the UK has officially exited recession.

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May 9, 2024
how-might-the-changes-to-company-size-thresholds-affect-your-business

From October 2024, company size thresholds are to increase by 50%. For each company, these new thresholds will begin to apply from the start of the next accounting period commencing on or after 1 October 2024. But what are the implications of these changes to your company?

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May 8, 2024
is-your-use-of-ai-compliant-with-health-and-safety

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has published an article outlining its approach to regulating artificial intelligence (AI) in workplaces.

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May 7, 2024
new-digital-service-to-check-your-state-pension-forecast-launched

A new digital service has been launched that makes it easier to check if you have any gaps in your National Insurance (NI) record that may affect your State Pension entitlement.

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May 3, 2024
increasing-your-profit---why-it-s-not-the-same-as-growing-sales

The so-called Micawber principle, as stated by Wilkins Micawber in Charles Dickens’ novel David Copperfield, says: “Annual income twenty pounds, annual expenditure nineteen and six, result happiness. Annual income twenty pounds, annual expenditure twenty pounds nought and six, result misery.”

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May 2, 2024
hybrid-working---what-counts-as-a-business-journey-for-tax-purposes

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) have updated their guidance on what qualifies as ordinary commuting and private travel for tax purposes to include hybrid or flexible working.

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April 29, 2024
avoiding-business-pitfalls-7-things-you-should-not-do-as-a-business-owner

Recent surveys of UK business owners show us to be under pressure. This is no surprise. As a business owner, you’re constantly juggling multiple responsibilities and facing a myriad of challenges. While there are countless strategies for success, it’s equally important to be aware of potential pitfalls that could derail your efforts.

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April 26, 2024
don-t-get-caught-out-by-tax-avoidance

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) are running a campaign to help people avoid being caught out by tax avoidance schemes. This is particularly relevant to those who are contractors, agency workers, or are working through an umbrella company.

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