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National Minimum Wage Checks in 2026: What Businesses Need To Review Now 26 Sep 2026 - Enforcement is also stepping up. The new Fair Work Agency (FWA) launched on 7 April 2026. HMRC officers continue to enforce the minimum wage on its behalf, with full responsibility due to move to the FWA in April 2027.
New Holiday Record Keeping Requirements from April 2026: Are You Compliant? 26 Sep 2026 Employment - There is now a legal obligation to keep records showing that employers are complying with holiday pay rules. Failing comply can incur in fines.
Navigating HR Challenges in High-Growth Businesses 21 Jul 2026 Boardroom Chat - By understanding the team's current dynamics and projecting future needs, businesses can build teams that bring diverse perspectives and skills, avoiding the common mistake of hiring for short-term gains.
2026/27 Employment Allowance – Can you claim it? 26 May 2026 Tax - Employment Allowance can be claimed by businesses, as long as they have one or more employees who aren't also company directors.
Navigating M&A: Strategic Insights and Challenges 26 May 2026 Boardroom Chat - Growth is often the primary driver for considering M&A, but cultural fit and a solid mutual profitability plan are indispensable to achieve a successful merger.
Capital Gains Tax Annual Exempt Amount – Use It Or Lose It! 25 Feb 2026 - All individuals have an annual exempt amount for capital gains tax purposes. For 2025/26, it is set at £3,000 and worth up to £720.
Employment Rights Act 2025: What UK Startups Need To Know 3 Feb 2026 Employment, Policy - Here is what the Employment Rights Act actually changes, when the new rules apply, and what you need to do to prepare your business.
Entrepreneurship in the UK: The “Start, Scale, Stay” Plan Explained 4 Dec 2025 Policy, Tech - The plan is built on a simple mantra: backing companies to start, scale, and stay in the UK.
Budget 2025: Home working tax relief scrapped for 300,000 employees 4 Dec 2025 Tax - The policy change creates a direct cost for employees relying on this relief. Basic rate taxpayers will see an annual tax increase of £62.
Our Predictions For The 2025 Autumn Budget 24 Sep 2025 Policy, Tax - Here's our five Budget predictions for start-ups and scale-ups, prepared together with our Tax colleague Oscar Wingham at Rouse.
How The New Company Size Thresholds Affect Your Business 22 May 2025 Policy - Companies moving down to a smaller size category will enjoy reduced reporting requirements and auditing requirements.
What To Expect From Rachel Reeves’ Spring Statement 20 Mar 2025 - The UK's growth has been sluggish in the half-year since the latest Autumn Budget, and Rachel Reeves is likely to announce spending cuts during her Spring Statement this 26th of March.