From 4th March, the powers that Companies House has updated and enhanced powers to monitor data quality and reliability. They’ve done this to deal with cases of misuse of the companies register. So what’s changing? The … Continued
In what is likely to be a crucial year for the UK economy, the Prime Minister has announced a major reform package to boost apprenticeships and cut ‘red tape’ for thousands of small businesses. As of 1st April 2024, … Continued
For any business, it’s important to keep up to date with developments in employment law. Legislation and regulations are changing all the time and it can be very easy to overlook something that will have a significant effect on … Continued
The government has proposed new laws through the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumer Bill (DMCC) to ban unavoidable hidden fees, known as drip pricing. This follows a government consultation into consumer transparency. What is drip pricing? This … Continued
The retail sector has undergone a huge transformation over the past couple of decades; some of those changes for the good, others not so beneficial. Many of us turn to the internet when making decisions on where to … Continued
If you are a charity or a community organisation working with vulnerable people, then there is good news from the government. A £76 million programme has been set up to help protect the most vulnerable in society against the … Continued
The way that waste packaging is dealt with and disposed of is changing. Under what is known as Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), food producers and retailers who sell own-brand products will have to compile and submit reports on … Continued
For many businesses, ensuring employee retention and commitment is key to their success. Figures from HMRC, published in June 2023 shows half of the businesses which have established a share scheme did so to create a sense of ownership among … Continued