News

October 8, 2026

Have you checked your labour supply chains?

New laws from the beginning of the month make it critical for companies that rely on subcontractors, agency staff or complex labour supply chains to review their compliance procedures to identify employees who do not have the right to work in the UK.

October 8, 2026

Businesses worry legislative tax burden is increasing

The annual report from the Administrative Burdens Advisory Board (ABAB) shows a slight improvement in HMRC’s performance but there is a rising concern over legislative burden and continued difficulties with communication channels.

February 12, 2025

Would you benefit from a top up contribution to your State Pension?

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) have revealed that 37,000 people have plugged gaps in their National Insurance (NI) record since last April, boosting the amount of State Pension they will receive when they reach retirement age.

February 10, 2025

Base rate cut to 4.5%

The Bank of England reduced their base rate to 4.5% last week, as had been widely expected in the days leading up to the decision.

February 6, 2025

Reforms to pensions proposed in order to drive growth

The Prime Minister and Chancellor met with business leaders last week and unveiled proposals to give occupational defined pension schemes more flexibility.

February 5, 2025

Is cash still king?

The new economic secretary to the Treasury, Emma Reynolds, has said that there are no plans to regulate businesses, whether big or small, to compel them to accept cash.