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Will a minimum wage rise trigger unexpected student loan repayments?


From 1 April 2025, the National Minimum Wage will rise to £12.21 per hour (an increase of 6.7 per cent), ...

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How to capitalise on the Government’s AI push


In January, the Government unveiled its Artificial Intelligence (AI) Opportunities Plan, outlining how the UK hopes to shape the AI ...

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Budgeting for the unknown – Contingency strategies and tips for businesses


No matter how well-prepared you may think you are, things will not always go to plan. It could be a ...

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Optimising your credit control policies to deal with chronic late payers


Despite repeated calls for reform, the Government has shown little support for tackling chronic late payments, leaving businesses to fend ...

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Is 2025 your year to incorporate? Here are our top tips


Nearly 900,000 companies were incorporated in 2024 – an 11.2 per cent increase compared to 2023. More entrepreneurs are recognising ...

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What are the risks with directors’ loans?


A director's loan is money taken out of a company by a director that is not a salary, dividend, expense ...

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HMRC’s bookkeeping shake-up: New rules for 2025 and beyond!


As the 2025/26 tax year approaches, it brings several significant changes to HM Revenue & Customs’ (HMRC’s) rules that will ...

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Are you claiming the right office-based expenses?


Claiming allowable expenses when calculating taxable profit as a self-employed business owner is an important step in preparing your tax ...

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Businesses left to pick up the tab for Employment Rights Bill


The Government estimates that new obligations placed on employers under the Employment Rights Bill could result in substantial compliance costs ...

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