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Expert Opinion: Race equality and belonging at work

The team from Hallidays HR explain businesses' legal duties and best practices when supporting race equality and a sense of belonging in the workplace. Creating a workplace where employees feel a genuine sense of belonging is increasingly recognised as a key part of effective people management. … [Read more...]

Expert Opinion: How much can you trust AI created passwords?

Amshire IT's Dave Taylor explains how while AI generated passwords may look secure, you can't trust them to keep your data safe. At first glance, asking AI to create a password feels like a smart idea. The results often include a mix of letters, numbers and symbols, and many even appear to pass … [Read more...]

Tax changes bring boost for businesses donating to charities

A long-standing tax levied on businesses donating to charities has now been removed, and accountancy and business advisory firm, Azets, is seeking to remind businesses that they can now give goods to registered charities without paying VAT. The news comes at a time of falling charity donations; … [Read more...]

Expert Opinion: Actionable HR tactics for mental health

Following Mental Health Awareness Week in May, the team from Stockport-based Hallidays HR share actionable tactics for businesses of all sizes to support the mental health of their workforce. Mental Health Awareness Week is an important opportunity for businesses to reflect on how they support … [Read more...]

Azets responds to April 2026 insolvency statistics

There were 2,085 corporate insolvencies in April 2026 – 2.4% more than in March 2026 (2,037), and 2.8% more than in April 2025 (2,028). Richard Oddy, Restructuring and Insolvency partner at international accountancy and business advisory group Azets, shares his thoughts on the data. April’s … [Read more...]

Azets warns charities over increased HMRC activity

UK accountancy and business advisory firm, Azets, is warning charities and not-for-profit organisations in the North West to ensure all their procedures and records are watertight in the light of new and enhanced compliance activity by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC). HMRC has recently initiated … [Read more...]

Azets warns of risks of AI financial advice

Investors in the North West should be wary of taking financial advice solely from AI platforms, experts from accountancy and advisory firm, Azets, have warned. The firm, which has offices across the North West including in Stockport, has likened the practice to Googling health symptoms rather … [Read more...]

Expert Opinion: What Is Video Mystery Shopping? 

CX specialists, insight6, explain how video mystery shopping works and what information it can capture about customer experience compared to a traditional approach. Across the UK, industries such as retail, hospitality, financial services, automotive and leisure are increasingly adopting video … [Read more...]