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The Treasury recently announced that it intends to recognise stablecoins as a valid form of payment as part of wider government plans to ‘make Britain a global hub for cryptoasset technology and investment’. Here, we consider cryptoassets in greater detail.

For small businesses one of the most welcome announcements from this year’s Spring Statement was the increase to the Employment Allowance. Chancellor Rishi Sunak raised the allowance from £4,000 to £5,000, which the government says will benefit around 495,000 businesses, or almost a third of all UK firms. We look at the Employment Allowance, who is eligible and how to claim.

The government’s Help to Grow: Digital scheme offers a 50% discount, to a maximum of £5,000, on a range of approved software.

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Against a backdrop of rising inflation, Chancellor Rishi Sunak presented his first Spring Statement on Wednesday 23 March 2022.

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With the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic continuing to require employees across the UK to work from home, it is important now more than ever to prioritise your mental health. Employees and employers alike are advised to take the time to recognise, manage and reduce stress in both their professional and personal lives.

The experience of the past couple of years, with many businesses and employees finding there are benefits to working from home, is fuelling increased interest in hybrid working practices. Consequently, flexible working is increasingly becoming a standard part of staff benefit packages.

There’s no doubt that Gift Aid is good for charities. Latest statistics reveal that the average Gift Aid donor gives £360, though Northern Ireland tops the list, with an average gift of £750. But it’s also an area where close attention to the rules matters.

Chancellor announces £1 billion support fund for businesses and Climate Change Committee calls for higher tax on household gas.