Category Archives: Business

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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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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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Base rate cut to 4.5%

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. […]

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Is cash still king?

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 […]

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What do rising government borrowing costs mean …

What do rising government borrowing costs mean for your business? Recent economic developments have sparked concerns among UK businesses. Government borrowing costs surged in December to their highest levels in […]

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New agreement with Switzerland

New agreement with Switzerland to recognise professional qualifications A new agreement between the UK and Switzerland was announced last week that means UK-qualified business people will now find it easier […]

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Balancing AI’s promise and pitfalls

Balancing AI’s promise and pitfalls Artificial intelligence (AI) continues to bring benefits across many industries, including healthcare diagnostics and consumer technology. However, as its applications expand, so do concerns about […]

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Navigating pricing strategies amid rising wage costs

Navigating pricing strategies amid rising wage costs: Insights from Next Tax measures taking effect in April mean that businesses are facing rising wage costs in 2025. As a result, many […]

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