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As the winter months approach and the nights begin to roll in, many businesses start to plan and book their annual Christmas bash. What is often the most anticipated gathering of the year can also be the most expensive, so a tax exemption can go a long way in boosting the budget. Luckily, HMRC offers […] The post The m
While honesty boxes have long been a part of British culture, little sheds are popping up at the end of people’s front gardens that hold a mass of homemade cakes, brownies and sourdough bread. The latest trend across social media, honesty stands are serving the community by way of sweet treats. However, sweet treat she
Following the brutal summer of blazing heat and droughts, the weather has shifted as colder air sweeps through the country. While winter is the time when illness rates peak, a new school year often brings with it a fresh batch of bugs as children spread germs after not seeing each other all summer. It is […] The post T
Accounting support from social media and AI might seem helpful at a time when people are looking to bring down costs, as it is effectively free. However, there is a hidden cost to not seeking professional advice that is felt by most of the people who listen to other sources of information. With the Autumn […] The post
Cash tied up in unpaid invoices, with upcoming payroll and other business costs pending, can be frustrating and destabilising for many SMEs. With 41.8 per cent of SMEs experiencing late payments, according to an OECD 2024 report, credit facilities can help bridge gaps in working capital. For businesses that need a quic
With temperatures breaking 30 degrees on multiple occasions in 2026, scorching heat is becoming the new normal. Consecutive heatwaves have wiped £4.4 billion from the UK economy, according to research from think tank Verdant. Heatwaves are predicted to become more common and more intense, likely costing UK employers fu
The Autumn Budget is now less than two months away, falling on 28 October 2026. As business owners anxiously await the proposed tax changes, employees tend to be waiting to see if there will be any changes to their living wage base pay. While employees may be celebrating an increase in pay, business owners need […] The
Employment costs typically make up one of the biggest expenditures a business can face, meaning that cuts there feel inevitable for most owners when times get tough. However, the younger generations are already predisposed to job hopping and changes to the way they are compensated can be the push they need to make the
The rate of inflation has hit 2.9 per cent in July 2026, up from 2.6 per cent in June, according to the latest data that has been published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS). This is the first rise in the national rate of inflation since March 2026, with the increase in the energy […] The post Inflation incre
Each month, we continue to bring our recommendations on the latest software designed to improve how your business is run and your accounts are managed. This month we’re looking at Jibble, a free employee time tracking app that connects directly with Xero. What does Jibble do? Jibble lets employees clock in and out from
New funding rules for apprenticeships have been introduced, impacting any apprenticeships starting after 1 August 2026. This could affect more employers than before as apprenticeships are becoming increasingly popular, with 308,770 starts between August 2025 and April 2026, up 8.7 per cent year-on-year. With results se
HMRC sent over 65,000 warning letters to cryptocurrency investors over the last year due to a suspected underpayment of tax. Now, for the first time, HMRC has released figures showing how much tax has been paid from cryptocurrency alone during the crackdown. How much tax has been paid by crypto investors? The data show
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