Small business news roundup 26th August 2022

Minimum wage should rise to £15 for all workers, says TUC The Trade Union has advised that the minimum wage should rise to £15 an hour, for every worker of any age, as soon as possible to help lower paid workers who are struggling with the increases in the cost of [...]

By |2022-08-26T16:23:12+01:00August 26th, 2022|News|0 Comments

Small business news roundup 15th July 2022

Inflation fears stopping a third starting business With inflation fears growing, more entrepreneurs are concerned about starting their small businesses at this time. Research has shown that out of 2,000 entrepreneurs, 23% are delaying starting their business due to a possible recession. To be successful, business owners have had to upskill, [...]

By |2022-07-15T10:13:45+01:00July 15th, 2022|News|0 Comments

Small business news roundup 08th July 2022

Boris Johnson resigns as Conservative leader Following several resignations from his own party, and amid mounting pressure for him to resign, Boris Johnson yesterday announced his exit from Downing Street and officially stepped down as Conservative Leader after 3 years in the role. It is expected that a new prime minister [...]

By |2022-07-07T15:11:20+01:00July 8th, 2022|News|0 Comments

Small business news roundup 01st July 2022

Bank of England is likely to pause interest rate hikes next year, as the cost of living crisis leaves Britain facing 'Mild Recession' Reports suggest that the way things are going, the UK could tip into a mild recession next year, meaning that The Bank of England needs to pause interest [...]

By |2022-07-01T15:55:06+01:00July 1st, 2022|News|0 Comments

Small business news roundup 24th June 2022

UK inflation hits 9.1% as prices rise at fastest rate for 40 years The price of everything is rising at the fastest rate in 40 years, with food, energy and fuel costs continuing to climb. Inflation has hit 9.1%, the highest level since March 1982. Reports from The Bank Of England [...]

By |2022-06-23T15:54:18+01:00June 24th, 2022|News|0 Comments

Small business news roundup 17th June 2022

CBI calls for Cobra-style emergency committee for economy Recession 'a very live concern' as CBI outlines seven interventions, to boost growth before the autumn budget. With growing concerns, the economy won't make it to the autumn budget. Reports suggest that the CBI highly suggest that the government must take action to [...]

By |2022-06-17T12:15:35+01:00June 17th, 2022|News|0 Comments

Small business news roundup 10th June 2022

UK firms begin world's biggest four-day week trial - with no loss of pay A four-day week with no loss of pay is being trialled at dozens of companies across the UK from the 6th of June. Companies will still give employees 100% pay on the understanding that they will still [...]

By |2022-06-10T13:15:56+01:00June 10th, 2022|News|0 Comments

Small business news roundup 27th May 2022

Government U-turns on energy windfall tax To help fund this support, the government is introducing the Energy Profits Levy, a 25% surcharge on profits made by the UK oil and gas sector, which it is hoped will raise around £5bn over the next year. For the full story click here. This [...]

By |2022-05-27T13:49:31+01:00May 27th, 2022|News|0 Comments

Small business news roundup 20th May 2022

Sunak pledges to cut business tax in Autumn Budget Rishi Sunak vowed that business tax cuts will come in this year's Autumn Budget. The cost of running a business crisis is arguably as much of an issue as Covid-19, with the strain of many increased costs, the national insurance rise and [...]

By |2022-05-20T15:08:11+01:00May 20th, 2022|News|0 Comments

Small business news roundup 06th May 2022

Law firm says staff can work from home - for 20% less pay A London law firm has offered staff the option to work from home permanently, but the convenience comes at a price.The firm would allow staff to work remotely but pay them 20% less than their current salary. There is [...]

By |2022-05-06T14:48:50+01:00May 6th, 2022|News|0 Comments
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