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October 31, 2024
new-regulations-of-buy-now-pay-later-proposed

The UK government has announced a consultation on new legislations designed to regulate Buy-Now, Pay-Later (BNPL) products. The forthcoming rules, which will bring BNPL products under the supervision of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), are designed to provide the same key protections for BNPL as exist for other consumer credit products.

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October 30, 2024
employment-rights-bill-progresses-and-consultations-are-launched

Following the release of the Employment Rights Bill, its Impact Assessment was published last week showing that the new Bill will have a “positive direct impact on economic growth.”

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October 28, 2024
having-trouble-with-your-banking

A strong relationship with your bank is a crucial part of the success and stability of your business. You may rely on them for tailored financial solutions, ranging from short-term credit facilities to long-term loans, to support your growth plans or manage cash flow fluctuations.

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October 24, 2024
ps63-billion-in-new-uk-investments-set-to-create-38-000-jobs

At the International Investment Summit, the UK government announced nearly £63 billion in new investments, which are expected to create 38,000 jobs.

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October 23, 2024
surprising-drop-in-inflation-for-september

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) have reported that their measure for inflation (Consumer Prices Index) fell to 1.7% for September. This is an unexpected reduction and is the lowest inflation has been in more than three years.

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October 21, 2024
what-will-the-budget-bring

With the Budget coming on 30th October, speculation is increasing on what changes will be announced. The Chancellor and the Prime Minister have made comments to indicate that the Budget will bring “difficult decisions”.

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October 17, 2024
are-you-complying-with-competition-law-reviewing-the-cma-s-latest-warning

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has just published a new set of heat maps showing where businesses across the UK have received warning or advisory letters for potentially breaking competition law. It’s the first time the CMA has published this kind of information, and it’s a reminder for all businesses to ensure they’re on the right side of the law.

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October 16, 2024
solar-power-in-the-spotlight

Energy Secretary Ed Miliband, along with a newly reactivated Solar Taskforce, is spearheading a major push to get more solar panels on homes and businesses by 2030. This is all part of a wider strategy to build the UK’s energy independence, reduce reliance on fossil fuels, and protect consumer bills from volatile energy markets.

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October 14, 2024
employment-rights-bill-2024

The government has published the Employment Rights Bill, which is intended help deliver economic security and growth to businesses, workers and communities across the UK.

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October 10, 2024
companies-house-introduces-new-financial-penalties-regime

Companies House have rolled out a new penalties regime as part of a broader effort to boost corporate transparency and combat economic crime, following the implementation of the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023.

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October 9, 2024
make-sure-you-claim-your-child-benefit

If you’re a new parent, congratulations! Apparently, around 2,000 babies are born on 26 September each year – more than any other day.

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October 7, 2024
uk-economic-growth-figures-revised-what-it-means-for-your-business

The latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) reveal that the UK’s economy grew by 0.5% between April and June, a slight dip from the initial estimate of 0.6%.

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October 3, 2024
hmrc-reform-digital-transformation-and-closing-the-tax-gap

In line with the e-invoicing initiative we reported on elsewhere, the Chancellor also outlined broader reforms to modernise HMRC through a Digital Transformation Roadmap, which is expected in Spring 2025.

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October 2, 2024
chancellor-pushes-for-e-invoicing-what-you-need-to-know

The Chancellor unveiled a series of announcements last week that could have implications for UK businesses. One of the most relevant for business owners was the government's push for electronic invoicing (e-invoicing).

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September 30, 2024
chancellor-s-speech-takes-optimistic-tone-on-economy

The Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, gave an important speech at the Labour Party conference last week, in which she appeared to shift tone to speak more positively about the economy.

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