From 6 July 2022, the Primary Threshold (PT) for National insurance will increase to £12,570. This is the threshold at which employees begin paying National Insurance contributions (NICs). This will bring the rate in line with the current rate of … Continue reading
‘New deal’ for tenants to be delivered in Renters Reform Bill
The ‘biggest change to rent law in a generation’ will be delivered with the Renters Reform Bill (the Bill). The Government says it says it will improve the lives of millions of renters by driving up standards in the private … Continue reading
Take action – Loans to small businesses drop to record low
Research from the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) shows that successful applications for finance among members have dropped to the lowest level on record. Conversely, figures from the Bank of England show the annual growth rate of lending to big … Continue reading
Managing costs to offset spiralling inflation – Our top tips for cutting your bills
A leading business organisation has highlighted the problems faced by industry after new figures show a steep rise in business costs. According to figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), producer input price inflation stands at a record-high 18.6 per cent, … Continue reading
Penalties for misuse of Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
New legislation allows HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) to recover Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) grants that have been overclaimed. Those who fall foul of the legislation could face interest charges, financial penalties and even be named and shamed. If … Continue reading
