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May 15, 2025
Helping Employees Save on Childcare: What Employers Need to Know
With many families finding out where their child will be starting school this September, now is a good time for working parents to start planning childcare. The government’s Tax-Free Childcare scheme can save them up to £2,000 a year per child – and this could be good news for employers as well as employees.
May 14, 2025
What the New Planning Reforms Could Mean for Your Business
The government has published its Impact Assessment on the Planning and Infrastructure Bill, which indicates benefits to the economy of potentially up to £7.5 billion over the next decade.
March 13, 2025
New contract agreed for GPs
A new deal for GPs has been agreed between the government and the British Medical Association (BMA).
March 12, 2025
Plug-in van grant extended for another year
The Future of Roads Minister, Lillian Greenwood, has confirmed that the plug-in van grant will be extended for another year.
March 10, 2025
Spring Statement news: Public spending cuts likely
News reported last week said that the Chancellor has put together draft plans for spending cuts to welfare and other government departments.
March 6, 2025
Chancellor encourages investment in emerging markets
The Chancellor Rachel Reeves met recently with major financial firms at Canary Wharf, encouraging them to invest in emerging markets to boost Britain’s economy.
March 5, 2025
Pressure on chancellor despite government surplus
The latest figures show that the government had a surplus of £15.4 billion in January. This represents the difference between the tax it receives and what it spends.
March 4, 2025
Investment in sustainable packaging firm
Pulpex, a sustainable packaging company, has received £43.5 million from the National Wealth Fund in exchange for an equity share of the business. The Scottish National Investment Bank is also investing £10 million with a further £8.5 million coming from existing investors.
February 27, 2025
40% business rates relief for film studios
Beginning last week (17 February), Local Authorities were able to begin awarding a 40% reduction in business rates bills to film studios. The tax relief is aimed at boosting the film industry in the UK and contributing towards more box office hits being made.
February 26, 2025
Wages growing faster than inflation
Latest figures released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show that average wages are continuing to grow faster than inflation. After adjusting for consumer price inflation (CPI), wages rose 3.4% between October and December 2024 when compared with the same period in 2023.
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