HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has announced that the rollout of the new additional information form that is required to support all claims for Research and Development (R&D) tax relief or expenditure credit has been pushed back by seven days. Originally set for the 1 August 2023, the new changes will now come into force […]
Rates of addiction across the UK have risen sharply over the past year. According to a recent survey commissioned by addiction charity The Forward Trust, 1 in 3 adults had relapsed into addiction during 2022 or knew someone close to them who had. The NHS, meanwhile, has reported that demand for its addiction clinics is […]
All directors have responsibilities under the Companies Act 2006, but many lose sight of what is required when they’re in the thick of running a business. Worse still some don’t even realise what is expected of them, Charlotte Mills, a director and head of the corporate and commercial team at Jackson Lees examines. A company director […]
It’s possible that the UK economy is about to go into freefall. Inflation remains persistently high, and growth remains sluggishly low. In this article, we look at four ways to buck the trend from leveraging thought leadership PR to buying a competitor. These four tips will ensure that you continue to grow in a down […]
The daily barrage of comments in the news about TV presenter Phillip Schofield admitting to having an extramarital affair shows no sign of abating. MPs even summoned the bosses of ITV to appear before a committee to give answers. While ITV declared it had investigated rumours of the relationship between Schofield and a much younger […]
As AI continues to advance, SMEs in the UK are increasingly seeking ways to harness its power to drive business growth and remain competitive in today’s fast-paced market. Here, we will explore the numerous benefits of AI for SMEs and how they can leverage advanced digital technologies to achieve operational excellence, improve customer engagement, and […]
With the phenomenon of ‘quiet quitting’ on the rise and the ability to attract and retain talent being key challenges for employers, it has never been more important for organisations to stand out in how they attract and motivate their staff to be loyal and enthusiastic. The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant effect on […]
Experts say fear could be keeping over 50s from returning to work, as economic inactivity (the number of people not in the labour force) amongst 50-64 year olds remains eight times higher than pre-pandemic levels. 50-64 year olds comprise a staggering 71% (298,429 of 422,241) of all economically inactive people (between the ages of 16-64) […]
Employee satisfaction is incredibly important, a fact known by all business leaders. In the current job market, there’s a surplus of employment options and retaining top talent is an increasing challenge. With this in mind, the team behind tamper evident carriers and security seals manufacturer versapak have compiled their list of top tips to attract staff […]
Do you sometimes get anxious when speaking to a new client? Would you rather work alone and not in a team? Would you often prefer to stay at home, than attend an after work party organised by your department? If you can answer these questions with a ‘yes’, then you are probably an introvert. But, […]