A new service has been launched that allows individuals to verify their identity directly with Companies House through GOV.UK. The introduction of identity verification is one of the key changes to company law as part of the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023. Companies House has landmark new and... read more →
Apr
19
Apr
11
Pubs, clubs and restaurants will benefit from a reduction in the red tape that has stifled hospitality business, the government said. Action includes moves to improve the application of licensing laws and strengthening businesses’ competitiveness. This will give diners, pub and partygoers more time and more choice to enjoy what... read more →
Apr
11
Price increases are the most likely response to US tariffs by affected firms, according to a survey conducted by the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC). The survey found that 32% of firms with trade exposure to the USA say they will increase prices in response to the tariff. Alongside increasing... read more →
Apr
01
The government’s employment reforms are causing employers to put their hiring plans on hold, according to the Institute of Directors (IoD). The IoD noted that there was a small increase in payrolled employees in the latest Labour market data released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS). Estimates for payrolled... read more →
Apr
01
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced ‘no further tax increases’ in the 2025 Spring Statement. The Chancellor’s Autumn Budget contained a record £40 billion in tax increases. However, it did not raise personal taxes including, Income Tax, employee National Insurance contributions or VAT. Ms Reeves had pledged one fiscal event a year... read more →
Mar
20
The reporting threshold for trading income for self assessment is being lifted from £1,000 to £3,000 gross within this parliament, according to the Treasury. This includes people trading clothes online, dog-walking or gardening on the side, driving a taxi, or creating content online. The Treasury says this will benefit around... read more →
Mar
08
The government’s proposed amendments to the Employment Rights Bill will do little to alleviate employer concerns, warns the Institute of Directors (IoD). Changes to a number of proposals, including application of zero-hours contracts to agency workers and Statutory Sick Pay, have been announced. In February, the IoD set out four... read more →