| 27-02-2024
Companies House have reviewed the fees they charge and have released details of the new charges that will apply from 1 May 2024. Companies House work on a cost recovery basis, so the fees are set to cover their costs rather than to make a profit.
| 27-02-2024
When starting a business, or indeed as an established business, choosing the most suitable legal structure for your business is an important thing to consider. Two popular options are
| 19-02-2024
What are the benefits of cloud accounting? Accessibility Traditional accounting systems often tie businesses to a specific location, requiring users to be physically present in the office to be able to access financial data
| 07-02-2024
The Government plans to introduce new legislation to help parents who earn more money than others with their future pensions. In essence, if you did not claim child benefit because
| 07-02-2024
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has made a significant change to the way that some taxpayers access its alternative dispute resolution (ADR) scheme. Where applicants for ADR could
| 07-02-2024
Businesses may be able to reclaim significant amounts of National Insurance Contributions (NICs) and plan for future savings because of a recent Tribunal ruling on how car allowances
| 07-02-2024
Are you a sole trader or a member of a partnership? Here is what you need to know about the upcoming tax basis period reforms. HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is introducing changes to how it assesses and collects
| 31-01-2024
Unlocking your business value: Strategies for Growth. According to consultancy Cornwall Insight, domestic energy prices are predicted to drop in April with analysts predicting that there could be a further fall in
| 31-01-2024
The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) is providing a funded Cyber Essentials programme to help small businesses in certain sectors across the UK implement essential security controls. While all
| 31-01-2024
Funding of up to £50,000 together with a package of tailored non-financial support is available to apply for by high-potential micro and small businesses that are either from or support the creative industries. Innovate UK, which is
| 31-01-2024
The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act, which received royal assent on October 26, 2023, gives Companies House the power to play a more substantial role in tackling economic crime.
| 31-01-2024
Are you thinking about or in the process of applying to become a Community Interest Company? If so, Companies House are running a webinar that will help attendees fully understand how a Community Interest
| 24-01-2024
A UK government consultation is in process looking at introducing a new threshold for bringing cases to the Energy Ombudsman that will include small businesses.
| 24-01-2024
Inflation figures for December show a small increase to 4% from 3.9% in November. Economists had expected inflation to fall slightly, but a 12.9% increase in prices for alcohol and tobacco were behind the rise. Expectations for the Bank of England to cut the base rate later in the year
| 24-01-2024
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) have announced that nearly 44,800 people have sorted their upcoming 31 January tax bill by setting up a payment plan. HMRC provide the option of a monthly payment called Time to pay
| 17-01-2024
Storm Henk caused widespread flooding and damage across England during the first few days of 2024, affecting households and businesses alike. Following this, the government has announced that financial support is available to eligible areas in England
| 17-01-2024
Many of us make resolutions in January to try and reduce work-related stress and improve our wellbeing. But they can quickly fall by the wayside once we get back into the swing of work and running our business.
| 17-01-2024
Coming into force from 1 January 2024, the Working Time Regulations, as amended by The Employment Rights (Amendment, Revocation and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2023, introduced reforms that simplify holiday pay and entitlements.