The government have announced details of a new Help to Save saving scheme. The scheme is government backed and designed to support working people on low incomes build up their…
From 6 April 2016 broadly all companies (except certain listed companies) are required to keep a register of people with significant control (PSC register) and, from 30 June 2016, file…
The Taylor Review Of Employment Practices has been released – and received with mixed reviews The long awaited Taylor Review of employment practices suggests that a national strategy is needed…
The Pensions Regulator (TPR) has confirmed than eight million employees have signed up for a workplace pension since the launch of automatic enrolment. The scheme of automatic enrolment into a…
The latest Labour Market Statistics for the period of March to May 2017 have been released. Estimates from the Labour Force Survey show that there has been an increase in…
HMRC have issued an update of their guidance on how to recognise genuine government contact. Some websites, emails or phone numbers can look like they’re part of an official government…
A new service is now available for individuals who want to limit the contact they receive from charities. The Fundraising Preference Service (FPS) gives individuals greater control over how and…
Ministers face a bill of over £27 MILLION after the Supreme Court rules that employment tribunal fees are unlawful and must be stopped. This week the Supreme Court ruled unanimously…
HMRC have announced significant changes to the Making Tax Digital (MTD) scheme. Under the reformed timetable, only businesses with a turnover above VAT threshold £85,000 will have to keep digital…
Summer is the most popular time of year that employees look to book time off. Find out how much holiday time your employees are entitled to with our guide. The…
The Office for Tax Simplification (OTS) has published their recommendations on simplifying the corporation tax computation. After responding to calls for a corporation tax overhaul, with bold recommendations to improve…
HMRC are advising that there have been technical issues with their Employment Related Securities (ERS) annual returns online service. The ERS bulletin provides information and updates on developments relating to…
Small and medium sized businesses are being warned to take note as a company which suffered a cyber-attack is fined £60,000 by the Information Commissioners Office (ICO). The investigation by…
On the 21st June, the Queen set out the governments agenda for the coming parliamentary session. The speech outlined the governments proposed policies and legislation which primarily included delivering a…
HMRC have issued the latest version of the Employer Bulletin including a range of articles affecting employers and employees. HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) publishes the employer bulletin six times…
The employment rate in the UK is high by historic standards and at the beginning of 2017, a larger proportion of working-age people had a job of some description than…
The Pensions Regulator (TPR) are warning employers who ignore penalty charges for failing to enrol employees on pension schemes that they could seriously damage their reputations. As an employer, it…
With new cyber-attacks becoming more regular, including the recent ‘WannaCry’ ransome attack earlier in May, here’s how businesses can defend themselves from hacking threats. Unlike larger companies, many small businesses…
The P11D form required by every employer is due for submission by 6th July 2017 The statutory form is required by HMRC from all UK based employers detailing the cash…
The Taskforce has outlined key priorities ahead of the General Election this month The Small Business Taskforce, which is made up of 14 organisations, including the Institute of Chartered Accountants in…