The proportion of small firms expecting to contract, sell or close outnumbered the percentage hoping to grow, the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has warned. The share of small businesses who said they expected their business to shrink or close,…
Recruitment at UK firms remained static in the second quarter of 2025 as businesses continued to assess the impact of the rise in employer National Insurance contributions (NICs), says the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC). The BCC’s latest Quarterly Recruitment…
HMRC has published the latest issue of the Employer Bulletin. The June issue has information on various topics, including: PAYE Settlement Agreement calculations 2024 to 2025 organised labour fraud — the supply of labour through Employment Intermediaries mandating the reporting…
The UK’s professional tax and accounting bodies have backed the adoption of e-invoicing in their responses to a government consultation. The Chartered Institute of Taxation (CIOT) says that HMRC will need to prioritise the effective implementation of e-invoicing if it…
HMRC has published the latest issue of the Employer Bulletin. The April issue has information on various topics, including: the new rates of the National Minimum Wage reporting expenses and benefits for the tax year ending 5 April 2025 changes…
HMRC has published the latest issue of the Employer Bulletin. The December issue has information on various topics, including: employer National Insurance contributions and Employment Allowance changes announced at Autumn Budget 2024 automatic enrolment duties for festive season workers confirming…
HMRC has published the latest issue of the Employer Bulletin. The October issue has information on various topics, including: guidance for employers on RTI reporting obligations for payments made early at Christmashow salary sacrifice affects National Minimum WagePAYE charge queriesnotice…
The British Business Bank has launched the Growth Guarantee Scheme to help smaller businesses access finance. The Growth Guarantee Scheme is the successor to the Recovery Loan Scheme and is expected to support around 11,000 smaller businesses. The British Business Bank…
There are various advantages and disadvantages to consider when deciding whether to operate as a limited company or sole trader, here are some things to think about; Limited Company: Benefits: Limited Liability: One of the most significant advantages of a…
In the United Kingdom, the rules for determining whether someone is employed or self-employed are primarily based on the nature of the working relationship. Here are some key factors to consider: Control: Control refers to the degree of autonomy and…
