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March 20, 2025

Safe working with screens: What employers need to know

The Health and Safety Executive are reminding employers about their responsibilities to protect workers from the health risks that come from working with display screen equipment (DSE), including PCs, laptops, tablets and smartphones.
March 19, 2025

Your voice could be your password

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) have plans to use a callers voice as their password in an effort to speed up phone calls.
March 17, 2025

Higher tax threshold for side hustles: What could it mean for you?

Last week, the tax minister responsible for HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC), James Murray, delivered a speech marking the 20th anniversary of HMRC. Previously, the UK’s tax authority was known as Inland Revenue.
March 13, 2025

New contract agreed for GPs

A new deal for GPs has been agreed between the government and the British Medical Association (BMA).
March 12, 2025

Plug-in van grant extended for another year

The Future of Roads Minister, Lillian Greenwood, has confirmed that the plug-in van grant will be extended for another year.
March 10, 2025

Spring Statement news: Public spending cuts likely

News reported last week said that the Chancellor has put together draft plans for spending cuts to welfare and other government departments.
March 6, 2025

Chancellor encourages investment in emerging markets

The Chancellor Rachel Reeves met recently with major financial firms at Canary Wharf, encouraging them to invest in emerging markets to boost Britain’s economy.
March 5, 2025

Pressure on chancellor despite government surplus

The latest figures show that the government had a surplus of £15.4 billion in January. This represents the difference between the tax it receives and what it spends.
March 4, 2025

Investment in sustainable packaging firm

Pulpex, a sustainable packaging company, has received £43.5 million from the National Wealth Fund in exchange for an equity share of the business. The Scottish National Investment Bank is also investing £10 million with a further £8.5 million coming from existing investors.
February 27, 2025

40% business rates relief for film studios

Beginning last week (17 February), Local Authorities were able to begin awarding a 40% reduction in business rates bills to film studios. The tax relief is aimed at boosting the film industry in the UK and contributing towards more box office hits being made.
February 26, 2025

Wages growing faster than inflation

Latest figures released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show that average wages are continuing to grow faster than inflation. After adjusting for consumer price inflation (CPI), wages rose 3.4% between October and December 2024 when compared with the same period in 2023.
February 25, 2025

Surprise jump in inflation: How to navigate your business

Inflation figures for January 2025 were released last week and showed a surprising jump to 3.0%, up from 2.5% in December.

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