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Stockport businesses invited to champion Supported Internships

Stockport businesses which offer or are keen to offer Supported Internships to young people with a learning disability or autism are being invited to attend an online CPD course to get the most out of the placements.] The course has been organised by the national Internships Work programme which … [Read more...]

March CPI inflation remains above 10%

Inflation in March continued to remain above 10% according to the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) data from the Office of National Statistics (ONS). The ONS found that in March 2023, the average price of goods monitored rose by 10.1% compared to March last year. This represents a 0.3-percentage … [Read more...]

Over 50s account for nearly half of UK’s self-employed people

Almost half of all self-employed working people (48%) in the UK are aged 50 and over, according to ONS data analysed by over-50s digital community, Rest Less. The analysis of bespoke ONS data found the proportion of over 50s becoming self-employed has grown year on year for the last decade, … [Read more...]

Flats drive property sales back to pre-Covid figures

New data released by property website, Rightmove, has revealed that house sales agreed are back to March 2019 levels, with sales of flats 10% up on pre-Covid levels. Sales agreed between sellers and buyers are now just 1% behind levels last seen before the Covid-19 pandemic in 2019. The recovery … [Read more...]

Business tax changes take effect at start of new financial year

Changes to how businesses can deduct capital expenditure, as announced in the Spring Budget, have come into effect from the 1st April. The changes, comprising 100% full expensing and a 50% first-year allowance, are estimated to save businesses around £27 billion in corporation tax over the next … [Read more...]

Campaign launched to help businesses drive down energy bills

The government has launched a new campaign to encourage businesses, charities and public sector organisations to improve energy efficiency and reduce their bills. The campaign is being targets at SMEs, highlighting simple low- and no-cost changes that can offer significant savings to energy … [Read more...]

UK Government sets out approach to AI innovation

The UK Government has published its first White Paper, setting out how it will guide innovation in artificial intelligence (AI) to both deliver economic growth and ensure public trust in the technology. In the White Paper, A pro-innovation approach to AI regulation, the government establishes … [Read more...]

Vulnerability found in 3CX Desktop app

Users of 3CX's Desktop app, allowing business to make phone calls via their computers, are being advised to uninstall the app following vulnerability in the software. The vulnerability is affecting versions 18 and above of the 3CX Desktop on both Windows and macOS operating systems (pictured). … [Read more...]

HMRC late payments interest rates revised

Following the Bank of England's decision to increase its base interest rate to 4.25%, HMRC has confirmed that interest on late payments will also increase. HMRC interest rates are linked to the Bank of England base rate, and set at the base rate plus 2.5%. Repayment interest is set at the higher … [Read more...]

Emergency Alert System now live in the UK

A new system to provide alerts to smartphones and other devices in the event of life-threatening emergencies has now gone live in the UK. Alerts will be sent from either government departments or emergency services in the event of a nearby situation where there is a danger to life. Events that … [Read more...]