by Ruth Clark | Oct 11, 2023 | Business
The latest official figures show that redundancies are on the rise this year. Expected redundancies are up from 22,525 in June to 23,975 in July, based on the number of HR1 forms filed to HMRC. While this data lags behind real-world figures because of the way it is...
by Ruth Clark | Oct 4, 2023 | Business
For most people the summer holidays will be firmly in the rearview mirror by now and they will be starting to focus on the year ahead. One way to make sure next year will be one to remember is by putting some effort into business development now, so you can start 2024...
by Ruth Clark | Sep 27, 2023 | Business
Any regulated businesses that need to sign up for the Economic Crime (Anti-Money Laundering) Levy (ECL) can now both register and make returns via the online service. Registrations and returns cannot be made by tax agents, so every affected business must sign up and...
by Ruth Clark | Sep 13, 2023 | Business
Up to 38,000 pubs and bars which have seen cuts in the tax they pay on the draught products they serve will be better off thanks to changes to the way that Alcohol Duty is calculated from August 1, 2023. The cuts will make pints and other products sold on tap 11p...
by Ruth Clark | Sep 12, 2023 | Business
In this digital era, keeping pace is more than just reacting swiftly. It’s about meticulous planning. For many businesses, particularly smaller ones, the rapid wave of digital transformation can feel overwhelming. There’s constant pressure to adapt,...
by Ruth Clark | Sep 11, 2023 | Business
Private limited companies, whether they trade or not, must file annual accounts with Companies House each year, including dormant companies. A penalty is automatically imposed if the accounts are late. Penalties range from £150 to £1,500 depending on how late accounts...