President Donald Trump’s sweeping new tariffs on global imports — including a 10% charge on all UK goods — have triggered fears of a global trade war, with wide-ranging implications for UK consumers, investors and businesses. While the UK’s tariff rate is lower than that faced by some countries, the knock-on effects could still be […]
Taxpayers have until 5 April 2025 to take advantage of a limited-time opportunity to top up their state pension by making backdated National Insurance Contributions (NICs), according to leading audit, tax and advisory firm Blick Rothenberg. The government previously extended the deadline to allow individuals to fill in gaps in their NIC records for any […]
Gender pay gap reporting for large employers was introduced in 2017. The Government’s view is that this has improved transparency and provided employers with important information about how to address inequalities. It intends to introduce mandatory ethnicity and disability pay gap reporting and is now consulting on how to do this. The consultation period ends […]
It’s no secret that the US, with the Trump administration’s renewed focus on dismantling government-led DEI efforts, is sparking a shift among major companies. The question for British business leaders is whether to follow suit — or whether they might regret cutting back on policies designed to foster more diverse, equitable and inclusive workplaces. What’s […]
Businesses must prepare for a significant new workplace entitlement where a baby is born on or after 6 April 2025 – neonatal care leave. Currently, 1 in 7 babies in the UK requires neonatal care due to premature birth, low birth weight, or complications. Until now, parents in this situation have had to rely on maternity, […]
Companies that rely heavily on artificial intelligence (AI) to prepare their Research and Development (R&D) tax claims could find their claims rejected by HMRC if the process lacks human oversight. That is the warning from Blick Rothenberg, a leading audit, tax, and business advisory firm. Ele Theochari, a Partner and R&D specialist at the firm, […]
As a small business owner building my business from the ground up, I’ve not had the option of hiring full-time staff in the early days of my startup. Instead, interns have played a significant role in helping the business grow. Internships and apprenticeships offer numerous benefits to small businesses (and larger ones too!). After recently […]
The new year is an excellent opportunity for businesses to review their finances and plan effectively for the months ahead. With the annual increases to the national living and minimum wage and other statutory payments set to take effect in April 2025, its essential to prepare for these changes in advance. National Living and Minimum […]
As we prepare to step into a new year, it’s important to pause and reflect on where we are in our personal and professional lives. Are you working to make a difference? Are you driven to make a difference? Or are you making a difference at all? Do you want to? Or are you simply […]
‘Tis the season and everyone in the office is looking forward to joining their colleagues and clients for lots of festive fun at the annual company Christmas party…or are they? For some, the boozy office party is as synonymous with December as Fair Isle jumpers and Brussel sprouts, but things are changing…for a variety of […]