
May 28, 2025
New Buy-Now, Pay-Later Rules Announced
From next year, Buy-Now, Pay-Later (BNPL) firms will need to work within a stricter regulatory framework. Following last year’s consultation, the government has now laid legislation before Parliament to bring BNPL under formal regulation, aiming to end what’s been called the “wild west” of unregulated borrowing.

May 27, 2025
What the New UK-EU Deal Could Mean for Your Business
The UK government has agreed a new trade deal with the European Union, aimed at making it easier to do business across the Channel. This follows recent agreements with the US and India and is being presented as part of a wider effort to support jobs and help businesses grow.

March 31, 2025
Safe working with screens: What employers need to know
The Health and Safety Executive are reminding employers about their responsibilities to protect workers from the health risks that come from working with display screen equipment (DSE), including PCs, laptops, tablets and smartphones.

March 31, 2025
Your voice could be your password
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) have plans to use a callers voice as their password in an effort to speed up phone calls.

March 31, 2025
Higher tax threshold for side hustles: What could it mean for you?
Last week, the tax minister responsible for HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC), James Murray, delivered a speech marking the 20th anniversary of HMRC. Previously, the UK’s tax authority was known as Inland Revenue.

March 31, 2025
New contract agreed for GPs
A new deal for GPs has been agreed between the government and the British Medical Association (BMA).

March 31, 2025
Plug-in van grant extended for another year
The Future of Roads Minister, Lillian Greenwood, has confirmed that the plug-in van grant will be extended for another year.

March 31, 2025
Spring Statement news: Public spending cuts likely
News reported last week said that the Chancellor has put together draft plans for spending cuts to welfare and other government departments.

March 31, 2025
Chancellor encourages investment in emerging markets
The Chancellor Rachel Reeves met recently with major financial firms at Canary Wharf, encouraging them to invest in emerging markets to boost Britain’s economy.

March 31, 2025
Pressure on chancellor despite government surplus
The latest figures show that the government had a surplus of £15.4 billion in January. This represents the difference between the tax it receives and what it spends.