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April 23, 2025

Cuts to import tariffs.

Amidst all the news about increased tariffs in the US, the UK government has announced a cut to zero in import tariffs on a range of 89 foreign products.
April 22, 2025

UK Inflation Falls to 2.6% – But What’s Next for Your Business?

In a small bit of good news, March’s inflation figures have been released showing a drop to 2.6% from 2.8% in February. The main reason? Lower petrol prices, which has offered some relief for households and businesses alike.
April 10, 2025

Child Benefit Increases from 7 April: What Employers Need to Know

From 7 April 2025, families receiving Child Benefit will see an increase in their payments. HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has announced that the weekly rate will rise to £26.05 for the eldest or only child and £17.25 for each additional child. This means an annual payment of £1,354.60 for the first child and £897 for each subsequent child. These payments, usually made every four weeks, are automatically into claimants’ bank accounts.
April 7, 2025

UK Government requests views to shape response to US tariffs

The UK Government is currently considering its response to the ‘reciprocal tariffs’ announced by the US President Donald Trump on 2 April.
April 3, 2025

Changes Coming to GB-NI B2B Parcel Movements in May

From 1 May 2025, all B2B (business to business) parcels travelling from Great Britain to Northern Ireland will need to have information submitted onto the Customs Declaration Service.
April 2, 2025

£20 million Investment in Community Housing

The government has announced a £20 million package that will help community land trusts, housing cooperatives and other community groups to build over 2,500 new homes in the next 10 years.
March 31, 2025

Spring Statement: How is your business affected?

The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, delivered her Spring Statement last week in which she outlined the government’s economic plans, including spending decisions, tax policies and efforts to boost growth while managing public finances.
March 27, 2025

Are you ready for April 2025?

The new National Living Wage and National Minimum Wage rates will come into force from 1 April 2025.
March 26, 2025

Identity verification coming to Companies House

As part of the changes being gradually introduced by the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act (ECCT), identity verification is set to become a Companies House requirement.
March 24, 2025

No change to Bank of England base rate

The Bank of England held its regular meeting to discuss interest rates last Thursday.

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