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HMRC updates employers ahead of upcoming PAYE changes

Following the Chancellor's November Budget, HMRC has detailed guidance around a number of announced changes to PAYE and taxation in its December Employer Bulletin. With a number of changes to PAYE taking effect in the coming years, HMRC is reminding businesses to take notice of issues that may … [Read more...]

New package of apprenticeship reforms announced

A newly announced package of reforms to the apprenticeships system seeks to reverse a recent decline in apprenticeship starts and rising unemployment among young people. As announced in last month's Budget, plans will see Government cover the full cost of apprenticeships for eligible young people … [Read more...]

Businesses warned of new ransomware cyberthreat

Security agencies around the world are warning businesses of a new ransomware group, Interlock, which is targeting organisations in Europe and North America. Like other ransomware threats, the group will exploit security vulnerabilities to steal data and lock businesses out of their systems … [Read more...]

Microsoft to end support for Publisher

Microsoft has announced it is to end support for its Publisher software and files after October 2026. For Microsoft 365 and other subscriptions, users will no longer be able to open or edit Publisher files or access the Publisher application after 1st October 2026. Until that date, subscribers … [Read more...]

John Lewis unveils Christmas advert

Retailer, John Lewis, has unveiled its 2025 Christmas advert, which explores using thoughtful gifting to express feelings without words. The ad, created by Saatchi & Saatchi, focuses on a teenage son who uses music as a medium to express the feelings for his dad he can't find the words for, … [Read more...]

New national Town of Culture competition announced

The contribution of towns across the country will be celebrated through a new UK Town of Culture competition. The UK Town of Culture competition will be targeted at small and medium sized towns, enabling them to tell their unique story and shining a spotlight on the important role that towns play … [Read more...]

Companies House announces upcoming changes to fees

Businesses registered with Companies House are being warned of upcoming changes to fees that will take effect from 1st February 2026. A full list of new fees can be found on the Gov.uk website. Changes include: Income from Companies House fees is used to fund The Insolvency Service’s company … [Read more...]

Rise in North West businesses in financial distress slows

The number of businesses experiencing 'significant' financial distress in the North West has risen to more than 74,000, according to the 'Red Flag Alert' monitor of UK companies' financial health by Begbies Trainor. While the total number of firms (74,079) experiencing distress rose 12.6% … [Read more...]

September inflation holds at 3.8%

September saw inflation remain at 3.8%, new Consumer Price Index data from the Office of National Statistics (ONS) has shown. The slowdown in the rate of price rises falls in line with economists' expectations that inflation will be peak in Autumn 2025, before gradually falling back towards the … [Read more...]