What businesses need to know about recent updates to payroll
The Department for Business and Trade has recently released feedback on two major consultations concerning payroll and holiday entitlements. (more…)
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How the National Living Wage increase could affect businesses
At the latest Conservative Party conference, it was confirmed that the National Living Wage will be officially rising to £11 an hour for those over…
Continue readingUnderstanding salary and dividend payments for business owners and directors
As an owner or director, it may be possible for you to pay less tax on your income from your company through dividends. (more…)
Continue readingFinal furlough figures published before end of scheme
As the furlough scheme comes to an end, the latest figures have revealed that almost 12 million workers in England, Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland…
Continue readingStaff shortages leave food manufacturers looking for inmates to cover work
Food manufacturers in desperate need of workers are pleading for the UK Government to enable the companies to use prisoners to solve the staff shortage…
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