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Minimum wage non-payment excuses ‘outrageous’


The National Minimum Wage has been in place for more than two decades. It currently stands at £8.91 per hour ...

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SME confidence is on the rise as employers make plans to expand their workforce


Official research has found increasing confidence amongst SME employers, with 26 per cent saying they expect to increase their employee ...

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SMEs optimistic and frustrated as economy set to thrive


With predictions that the UK economy is set to grow at its fastest pace in 80 years and could recover ...

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Government to launch new animal welfare standards following EU departure


New legislation will protect the welfare of farm animals being transported across England and Wales, the Government has announced. EU ...

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Director’s ban a warning to others to keep proper company records


A payroll services boss has been banned for orchestrating a multi-million-pound tax avoidance scheme. The case puts a spotlight on ...

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A helping hand with the cost of children’s summer activities


Parents faced with the financial headache of childcare over the long school summer holidays are reminded they can get support ...

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Beware of the HMRC scammers, but ignoring calls can be costly


There are many problems associated with the pandemic, apart from the obvious one of the illness caused by the virus ...

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Bank of England and CBI expect the biggest rise in economy for decades


Both the Bank of England and the UK’s leading business members’ organisation believe the economy is set to take off ...

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HMRC to tackle SEISS abuse with new penalty regime


With the fourth round of the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS) now well underway, HM Revenue & Customs has announced ...

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