New funding rules for apprenticeships have been introduced, impacting any apprenticeships starting after 1 August 2026. This could affect more employers than before as apprenticeships are becoming increasingly popular, with 308,770 starts between August 2025 and April 2026, up 8.7 … Continue reading →

With temperatures breaking 30 degrees on multiple occasions in 2026, scorching heat is becoming the new normal. Consecutive heatwaves have wiped £4.4 billion from the UK economy, according to research from think tank Verdant. Heatwaves are predicted to become more … Continue reading →

SMEs in the UK have struggled with late payments for years and cash tied up in unpaid invoices can put pressure on your business’s ability to operate effectively. Invoice financing can release funds locked up in late payments, giving a … Continue reading →

HMRC enquiry letters are sent to individuals to notify them that HMRC has chosen to formally investigate their tax affairs. While some enquiries are carried out randomly, the majority are selected based on a risk assessment of a business. These checks should not be … Continue reading →

Companies House has issued warnings to directors after a rise in scam emails following the organisation’s new identity verification processes. The scams are designed to create urgency and encourage directors to hand over personal information or click malicious links. While … Continue reading →