With a range of changes to employment law currently moving through Parliament, Cornerstone Resources' Rob Birley explains the timeline ahead of implementation of the Employment Rights Bill and what businesses can do to prepare. When the Labour government came to power, they heralded that the … [Read more...]
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North West small businesses warned ahead of sick pay changes
Accountancy and business advisory firm, Azets, is highlighting that small businesses in the North West will be particularly affected by changes to employment law and sick pay that will come into force in April 2026. The new package of workers’ rights, starting next April, includes removing the … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: The Cyber Resilience Bill is coming – what your business needs to do now
Ahead of new cyber security regulations, Stockport IT support experts, Ctrl-S, explain what the Cyber Security and Resilience Bill (CSRB) means for your business. As the landscape of cyber threats continues to change and evolve, so do response requirements. The UK government is introducing new … [Read more...]
Handelsbanken research reveals generational differences in financial habits
Research commissioned by Handelsbanken Wealth & Asset Management has revealed the generational differences in financial tasks and decision making. The relationship bank's research found found that 39% of 18-34-year-olds use their phones for mortgage and rental payments, compared to just 8% of … [Read more...]
HMRC names 74 North West employers for minimum wage breaches
HMRC has named 74 businesses in the North West for paying workers less than the National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage. The latest list published by the government includes 518 businesses in the UK which hadn’t correctly paid minimum wage. Some high-profile businesses are named, … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: Wellbeing at work
Rob Birley, from Stockport HR consultancy, Cornerstone Resources, discusses how and why businesses must adapt their approaches to supporting the physical, mental and emotional health and wellbeing of their employees. Employee wellbeing. We all want to promote it but do we always know … [Read more...]
Risk from cyber breaches rising fast, warns Azets
Large businesses in the North West are increasingly exposed to cyber attacks, with fresh data showing a clear link between company size and breach frequency – but experts from business advisory firm, Azets, are warning that smaller firms may be dangerously underestimating the threat. According to … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: Property Tax in 2025
Stockport-based practice, IN Accountancy, highlights the main tax implications facing landlords and property investors in 2025. Property continues to be a popular investment strategy in the UK, offering the potential for capital growth alongside regular rental income. But as with any investment, … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: Could price increases be the best decision for your business?
IN Accountancy MD, Sarah Harkness, explains why small business owners shouldn't fear price increases, and instead should use them as a tool for growth and clarity for their business. With rising costs across the board—from higher national living and minimum wages to increased national insurance … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: New IHT rules driving death tax disruption fears
Robert Wardle (pictured), Azets’ head of tax for the North West region, is urging businesses to plan ahead for the impact of new inheritance tax changes. A fear of major disruption resulting from new death taxes being introduced from 6 April 2026 onwards has sparked major concerns for business … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: Boost bottom line with price increases or slide into the red
Too many businesses in the North West run the risk of financial ruin because they are not improving efficiency and removing process waste from their business to counteract increasing input and wage costs, believes UK top 10 accountacy firm, Azets. Profit erosion caused by inflation – branded the … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: You’ve Hired Them – Now Don’t Lose Them
Grassroots Recruitment's Caroline Patten explains what great induction and onboarding processes should look like when a new hire starts at your business. Hiring into a small team is always a big move. Whether you’ve been recruiting for weeks or finally found someone after months of trying, that … [Read more...]
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