Consultation launched on details for High Value Council Tax Surcharge
The government has opened a consultation on the details for the High Value Council Tax Surcharge (HVCTS) that is expected to come into force in England from 1 April 2028….
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FSB Updates Guidance on Employers’ Liability Insurance
Help in checking your insurance arrangements The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has recently updated its guidance on Employers’ Liability insurance – a useful reminder of the rules and risks…
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How to Protect Sensitive Personal Information
New guidance published by NCSC The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has published new guidance to help businesses identify and protect against the risks of holding sensitive personal information. The…
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Chancellor Releases 2025 Spending Review
Takeaway Points for Your Business The Chancellor unveiled her Spending Review in June setting out how government departments will allocate money over the coming years. While much of the focus…
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Government Targets £7.5 Billion in Unpaid Tax
Focus on Business Compliance The government has announced plans to raise an additional £7.5 billion by stepping up efforts to close the tax gap – the difference between the tax…
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No Change for the Bank of England Base Rate
Inflation Still a Concern The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) decided to keep the Bank of England base rate at 4.25% following its latest review on 19 June 2025. Their decision…
Proposals on new energy saving requirements for landlords
Costs to implement could be as much as £15,000 The UK government is consulting on changes that will require private landlords in England and Wales to meet higher energy performance…
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Data Management
How to implement an effective data management strategy. Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) must adopt an effective data management strategy to remain competitive in today’s data-driven world. However, limited resources…
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Website accessibility
Is your firm’s website accessible and inclusive? In our highly digitalised business world, creating a website that is accessible and inclusive is no longer just an optional add-on, but rather…
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Analysing the competitive landscape
How to use Porter’s Five Forces model to assess the overall competitive landscape for your particular market. Porter’s Five Forces model is a widely used framework for analysing the competitive…