Category Archives: Business advice

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Work-related ill health and injuries

Work-related ill health and injuries: Are there practical steps you can take?  The Health and Safety Executive’s (HSE) recently released annual statistics for 2023/24 reveal the challenges being faced by […]

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Self Assessment scams – checklist

Self Assessment scams – checklist HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) have issued a reminder to be careful about scam attempts that target people filing Self Assessment tax returns. In the […]

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Help for the high street

Help for the high street: New powers for councils Next month, councils across England will be given new powers to transform high streets by tackling long-term empty shops. Starting from […]

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Employment Rights Bill 2024

Employment Rights Bill 2024 The government has published the Employment Rights Bill, which is intended help deliver economic security and growth to businesses, workers and communities across the UK. The […]

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Chancellor pushes for e-invoicing

Chancellor pushes for e-invoicing: What you need to know The Chancellor unveiled a series of announcements last week that could have implications for UK businesses. One of the most relevant […]

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Companies House introduces new financial penalties.

Companies House introduces new financial penalties regime Companies House have rolled out a new penalties regime as part of a broader effort to boost corporate transparency and combat economic crime, […]

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Government cracks down on late payments

Government cracks down on late payments: what you need to know and how to protect your business now Late payments are a huge headache for small businesses across the UK, […]

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Public sector procurement:

Public sector procurement: Missed targets and opportunities for SMEs A recent report by the British Chambers of Commerce and Tussell has highlighted the ongoing challenges the public sector faces in […]

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