New hospitality champion to help deliver on training and education
While the hospitality industry enjoyed an early summer uplift with the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations getting the tills ringing, recruitment within the sector remains a problem.
Pay boost for millions as National Insurance threshold rises
Further changes to National Insurance Contributions (NIC) kick in from July this year and will be a welcome boost for most taxpayers who suffered an increase in April.
Subcontractors: Be aware of your Construction Industry Scheme obligations
If you work for a contractor, you must be on top of your obligations under the Government’s Construction Industry Scheme (CIS).
Small but mighty: the SMEs powering the UK economy
Small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) contribute massively to the UK economy, accounting for more than £2 trillion in turnover, new research has revealed.
Jubilee provides extra bounce as business revenues on the rise
A royal Platinum Jubilee bounce is helping drive UK business ahead, as 60 per cent of SMEs expect to see a lift in revenues this quarter.
What is the Construction Industry Scheme?
If you are a contractor, the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) is something that you will need to familiarise yourself with to avoid falling behind and facing penalties.
Training schemes address labour and skills shortage in hospitality
The labour and skills shortages across the UK and within hospitality are well documented, but even if you don’t know your cruet from your Creuset, opportunities may be opening up.
Foreign property owner register to help crackdown on money laundering
As the war in Ukraine rages, the Government has taken steps to crackdown on foreign criminals attempting to launder money through UK property ownership.
Hospitality aims to bounce back with bumper trade for Platinum Jubilee
Everyone loves a party, and one of the biggest will be celebrating the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee at the start of June.
Loans to small businesses drop to lowest level on record
Banks have been accused of “pulling up the drawbridge” on lending to small businesses.