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If your business imports or manufactures plastic packaging components, or regularly trades with a business that does so, the Plastic Packaging Tax (PPT) needs to be on your radar.

Long-anticipated legislation to ensure workers keep the tips intended for them is finally going through parliament. It’s need to know employer information, particularly for sectors like hospitality, leisure and services, where tipping is especially high profile.

The extent of the skills shortages facing UK businesses was laid bare recently by a Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) report that found over 80% of SMEs are struggling to recruit the staff they need.

As the cost-of-living crisis continues to grip the UK, experts are warning individuals to be wary of the heightened risks posed by scammers and fraudsters. Here, we consider how businesses and individuals can protect themselves against scams and fraud.

The week leading up to Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng’s ‘Mini Budget’ may have been a short one due to the Queen’s funeral but the new government managed to fill it with a stream of policy announcements.

We are deeply saddened by the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. She was a truly remarkable woman and an inspiration to so many people throughout her long and glorious reign. We offer our sincere condolences to the Royal Family and those mourning her loss around the world.

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Following the stresses caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, many businesses and households are under extreme pressure from rising inflation rates and soaring energy prices.

Promoting workplace diversity and inclusion is an important factor when running a business. Creating an inclusive and welcoming environment for employees goes a long way to helping workers achieve their potential and only serves to add value to a company.

With a registration deadline looming, and urgent action needed, check now: could the Trust Registration Service (TRS) impact you?

What comes next for capital allowances? The enhanced Annual Investment Allowance (AIA) and super-deduction come to an end on 31 March 2023 and the government is discussing the next step, prior to the Autumn Budget.

Payments received under the Homes for Ukraine sponsorship scheme are free of tax. Legislation setting this out will be included in the next Finance Bill, with retrospective effect from the date of payment.