NCSC Launches Free Cyber Action Toolkit
Practical actions to help businesses boost security The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has launched a new free Cyber Action Toolkit to help small businesses strengthen their cyber defences in…
FSCS Deposit Protection Limit Rises to £120,000 from December
Is it time to review your business’s cash reserves? The Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) has confirmed that the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) deposit protection limit increases from £85,000 to…
New National Minimum Wage Rates Confirmed
Payroll costs to increase again in April 2026 The government has announced the new minimum wage rates that will come into force from 1 April 2026. The…
ICO Reminds Businesses to Strengthen Cyber Security
What practical steps can your business take? The increasing prevalence of cyber-attacks has led the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) to remind businesses to review their security measures and protect any…
Employment Rights Bill Moves a Step Closer
House of Commons considering amendments The government’s Employment Rights Bill has returned to the House of Commons, moving another step towards becoming law. The House of Lords has tabled…
YouTube Creators Add £2.2bn to UK Economy
Digital content creation providing opportunities for growth A new impact report by Oxford Economics has revealed that YouTube content creators contributed £2.2 billion to the UK economy in 2024 and…
Companies House WebFiling to Switch to GOV.UK One Login
Are you ready for October change? From 13 October 2025, Companies House will require all businesses to use a GOV.UK One Login to access WebFiling. This change is part of…
Business Banking: Trends for SMEs
Who are the top-rated banks in 2025? The latest Business Banking Service Quality survey organised by the Competition and Markets Authority shows a shift in the way UK businesses are…
Work Starts on Setting Minimum Wage Hourly Rates for 2026
Prepare for potential increases The Government has published the official remit for the Low Pay Commission (LPC) to begin its work on setting the National Minimum Wage (NMW) and National…
