From 1 April this year every business will need to pay employees over the age of 25 the new statutory National Living Wage (NLW) of £7.20 per hour.
Author Archives: Howard Roth
Buy-to-let market faces tough new rules
Last year’s Autumn Statement saw the introduction of a number of new measures, which could have a significant effect on the booming buy-to-let property market.
UK manufacturers concerned as exports decline
The strength of the pound and a weakening global economy is having a significant impact on UK manufacturers, leading to a decline in demand for their goods overseas, according to a new report.
Businesses would struggle if interest rates rise
A new report by insolvency trade body R3 has revealed that as many as one-in-five businesses might find themselves in difficulty if interest rates were to rise by at least one percentage point in the next 18 months.
Pension savers still in the dark about tax
According to new research, more than half of pension savers are unsure of the tax rules surrounding the pension freedoms introduced earlier this year.