Legal News

The latest news on the laws affecting small businesses

The last thing a small business wants to do is fall foul of the law. To avoid any nasty surprises, we're bringing you details of the laws, legislation and legal cases that could have a telling impact on startups, SMEs and established businesses

Autumn 2024 Budget: A Business Owner’s Guide

Autumn 2024 Budget: A Business Owner’s Guide

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Autumn 2024 Budget: A Business Owner’s Guide

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

What Labour’s Employment Law Changes Mean for Your Business

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What Labour’s Employment Law Changes Mean for Your Business

We break down what the Government's "New Deal for Working People" means for your business.

General election 2024: What it means for SMEs

General election 2024: What it means for SMEs

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General election 2024: What it means for SMEs

Voting for the right party for your business is a big deal. The outcome of this election could shift how you operate. Here's a summary of everything you need to know.

Autumn Statement 2023: What You Need to Know

Autumn Statement 2023: What You Need to Know

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Autumn Statement 2023: What You Need to Know

A round-up of everything you need to know about Jeremy Hunt's Autumn statement 2023: Business rates relief, living wage increases, national insurance cut for the self-employed

Autumn Statement 2022: Everything You Need to Know

Autumn Statement 2022: Everything You Need to Know

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Autumn Statement 2022: Everything You Need to Know

We explore everything you need to know about Jeremy Hunt's Autumn statement: tax cuts, national insurance and more!

UK Businesses Urged to Join Truck Cartel Legal Claim

UK Businesses Urged to Join Truck Cartel Legal Claim

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UK Businesses Urged to Join Truck Cartel Legal Claim

SMEs could be entitled to compensation following the price-fixing scandal that saw five truck manufacturers fined €2.9 billion by the European Commission

Commercial Finance Brokers Warned Over Introducers

Commercial Finance Brokers Warned Over Introducers

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Commercial Finance Brokers Warned Over Introducers

The NACFB has advised commercial finance brokers to check whether their introducers are authorized to make referrals, following recent regulatory changes

Apple Ordered to Repay Irish Tax of €13 Billion

Apple Ordered to Repay Irish Tax of €13 Billion

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Apple Ordered to Repay Irish Tax of €13 Billion

The European Commission rules Apple is to pay unpaid tax of up to 13 billion to the Irish government, as yet another corporation facing public backlash

Google and HMRC Face Public Accounts Committee

Google and HMRC Face Public Accounts Committee

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Google and HMRC Face Public Accounts Committee

Public Accounts Committee is due to question HMRC and Google about their recent deal following intense criticism of tax arrangements with corporate giants

SMEs Left Feeling 'Confused' and 'Pressured' by Auto-Enrol

SMEs Left Feeling 'Confused' and 'Pressured' by Auto-Enrol

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SMEs Left Feeling 'Confused' and 'Pressured' by Auto-Enrol

New survey by FSB reveals that auto-enrolment is creating additional pressure and confusion among small enterprises yet to set up schemes for staff

Small Welsh Town Goes Offshore

Small Welsh Town Goes Offshore

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Small Welsh Town Goes Offshore

'Fair Tax Town', Crickhowell in Wales, finds a legal loophole to avoid paying tax in protest of a fairer tax system.