13,000 apprenticeships and T Level placement opportunities in the construction sector are to be created through government investment into upgrading school buildings across England. As part of the upcoming education estates strategy, construction firms working on school building projects will … [Read more...]
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New DBS podcast launched for employers and safeguarding professionals
The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) has launched a new podcast series to help employers and safeguarding professionals better understand its services and processes. Each episode of the DBS Discussions: Safeguarding in Focus podcast will feature a subject matter expert from DBS who will … [Read more...]
New online support launched ahead of employment law changes
The Department of Business and Trade (DBT) has rolled out new online resources for UK employers to access support on employment law changes coming into effect from April 2026. The Employment Rights Act 2025 will introduce a range of reforms to UK employment law and raise the base level of … [Read more...]
11.48 million file Self Assessment returns on time
More than 11.48 million people filed their Self Assessment tax returns on time for the 2024/25 tax year, HMRC has revealed. On deadline day, 31st January, over 475,000 taxpayers submitted their returns, with 27,456 doing so in the final hour before midnight to avoid a £100 penalty for late … [Read more...]
UK banks agree £11 billion lending packages to support SMEs to expand overseas
Five major UK banks have finalised an agreement with UK Export Finance (UKEF) to support SMEs to invest and expand abroad through an £11 billion lending commitment. The lending commitment, from the UK’s five leading banks, is one of the largest collective moves by the banking sector in over a … [Read more...]
Government announces support package for pubs
Just hours after the Tameside-based group behind the Revolution, Revolucion de Cuba and Peach Pubs brands appointed administrators, the government has announced a support package including business rates and licensing reform for pubs. Almost 600 jobs have been lost after the administration of … [Read more...]
8.6 million have already filed Self Assessment tax returns
With less than a week until the Self Assessment deadline, 8.6 million people have already filed their return for the 2024 to 2025 tax year. HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is urging taxpayers and agents who haven’t filed, to act now or risk missing the 31 January deadline – and face an automatic … [Read more...]
Updated design guidance published for new build housing developments
The UK Government has published updated national guidance for housebuilders and local planning authorities to use in the design and assessment of new housing developments. The new guidance looks to ensure new neighbourhoods being built are of a high standard, sustainable and liveable, with access … [Read more...]
38% of UK workers plan to change jobs in 2026 finds New Possible survey
Stockport-based people insight platform, New Possible, has published the fifth edition of its What Workers Want survey, which reveals strong demand for flexibility among UK workers. The survey captured the hopes, fears, and priorities for 2026 from over 2,000 UK employees. The research found that … [Read more...]
65% rise in Self Assessment payments via HMRC app
The number of people using the HMRC app to pay their Self Assessment tax bill has increased by nearly 65% compared to the previous tax year. Almost 340,000 people have used the HMRC app to pay their Self Assessment tax since 6 April 2025, an increase of 132,788 people compared to the same period … [Read more...]
New proposals set out changes for taxi licensing
The UK Government has set out plans to reduce 'out of area' working in reforms to the licensing system for taxi and private-hire vehicle drivers. Under current rules, 263 different local authorities issue licences to taxi and private-hire drivers. Drivers can obtain a licence from any issuing … [Read more...]
Office of the Small Business Commissioner recovers £10 million in late payments
£10 million in late payments has been paid to small businesses following intervention by the Office of the Small Business Commissioner (OSBC) since it was established in 2017. UK Government research has shown late payments cost the UK economy £11 billion per year with 4,000 businesses closing … [Read more...]
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