What counts towards minimum wage and what doesn’t? A must-read for employers
With the National Minimum Wage (NMW) increasing in April 2025, are you sure you are calculating it correctly?
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Furnished Holiday Lets – Where are we now?
With significant changes to the Furnished Holiday Let (FHL) regime coming into effect in April 2025, owners of holiday rental properties face crucial decisions about their tax position and business structure.
What can businesses do amid rising employment costs and falling confidence?
The latest CIPD survey of over 2,000 UK employers paints a concerning picture.
Fur and finance – Tax compliance in animal sales
If breeding and selling animals has turned into a source of income for you, you need to make sure your earnings are declared correctly to HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC). You can earn up to £1,000 annually from casual trading…
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 for themselves. One effective solution is to tighten your credit control policies to manage the issue. Strengthening credit control A…
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 sudden shift in the market, supply chain disruptions, unexpected repairs to your office or equipment, or even a personal emergency.…
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 trajectory by driving economic growth, enhancing public services, and creating new job opportunities while ensuring AI benefits society. While there…
Received a ‘One to Many’ letter recently?
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has recently issued One to Many (OTM) letters to private equity businesses and estate agents. These letters can be sent to any business and usually highlight HMRC’s focus on compliance, urging you to review your…
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), meaning rising employment costs for businesses. For graduates, higher earnings can trigger student loan repayments, a factor you should consider…
How do Companies House address suppression changes impact company directors?
From 27 January 2025, Companies House has introduced new measures allowing directors to remove their residential addresses from historical filings if they were previously used as a company’s registered office.