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Autumn 2024 Budget: A Business Owner’s Guide
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On Wednesday 30th October 2023, Chancellor Rachel Reeves revealed the government's tax and spending plans for the year ahead.
What Labour’s Employment Law Changes Mean for Your Business
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We break down what the Government's "New Deal for Working People" means for your business.
Executive Pay Targeted by Government White Paper
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A new report reveals that FTSE 100 bosses earn 150 times more than employees, and says executive pay should be decided by a ‘shareholders committee’
Government Says Deliveroo Must Pay Drivers National Living Wage
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The government has told Deliveroo it can’t pay its workers less than the national living wage unless the courts decide that they are self-employed
National Living Wage has Little Impact on Employment
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Businesses are responding to the National Living Wage by increasing prices and cutting profits, according to a new report
Check Your Pay for National Living Wage, Suggests UK Government
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The National Living Wage is due on Friday 1 April - government urges workers to look at payslips to check they're getting the right salary
Osborne Reveals 2016 Budget
— Read More — Osborne Reveals 2016 BudgetBudget 2016: A quick look at news for SMEs and entrepreneurs from George Osborne's April budget announcement
Sunday Times Best Companies Recognised in Awards
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The annual prestigious Sunday Times Best Companies to Work For Awards take place this week, recognising great employers in the UK – big and small
Pay Rise Expectations Fall to Lowest Rate in 2 Years
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Business owners expect lower rate in staff pay rises, according to CIPD Labour Market Outlook. Reasons include low inflation and increases in staff costs
SMEs Left Feeling 'Confused' and 'Pressured' by Auto-Enrol
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New survey by FSB reveals that auto-enrolment is creating additional pressure and confusion among small enterprises yet to set up schemes for staff
'Make Tax Digital' Urges Removal of Quarterly Tax Return Requirement
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Government says firms don't need to submit four tax returns a year. And a petition forces Parliament to debate planned reforms to small business tax returns
Bosses Urged to Prepare for National Living Wage
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On 1 April 2016 the new National Living Wage comes into effect. The government is urging employers to take "4 simple steps" to prepare for the change.
54% of Firms Fear Impact of NLW
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New survey says 54% employers will feel impact of National Living Wage, starting in April 2016. Businesses to improve efficiency and productivity to cope.
Women Effectively Working for Free Until End of 2015
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Women earn 14.3% less than men despite Equal Pay Act 45 years ago. But there are positive signs of change at senior level.
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