Monthly Archives: February 2025

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Wages growing faster than inflation

Wages growing faster than inflation Latest figures released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show that average wages are continuing to grow faster than inflation. After adjusting for consumer […]

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Surprise jump in inflation

Surprise jump in inflation: How to navigate your business Inflation figures for January 2025 were released last week and showed a surprising jump to 3.0%, up from 2.5% in December. […]

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HMRC late payment interest rates to be cut

HMRC late payment interest rates to be cut Following the reduction in the Bank of England base rate, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) have confirmed that their interest rates will […]

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AI The good and the bad

AI The good and the bad Artificial intelligence (AI) continues to make headlines as businesses work out how to make effective use of it. The government is continuing to push […]

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Reforms to homebuying coming

Reforms to homebuying coming The government recently announced major plans to modernise the house buying and selling process. The reforms centre on digitalising and making property and identity data available […]

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Should you be paying tax on your side hustle?

Should you be paying tax on your side hustle? Conventional approaches to work and earning an income are changing and with the cost of living ever rising, many now use […]

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Rises to national minimum wage confirmed

Rises to national minimum wage confirmed Legislation was laid before Parliament last week confirming that the new National Living Wage and new Minimum Wage rates will take effect from 1 […]

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Starting a business?

Starting a business? Starting a business in the UK is an exciting venture, but it comes with financial, tax, and accounting responsibilities that you must navigate effectively. Understanding what you […]

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