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The temporary VAT reduction for children’s meals, admissions and family attractions could lead to a summer of disruption for businesses across the North West warns accountancy firm Azets. Aimed at families, the VAT reduction is being introduced by the government as part of a wider initiative to … [Read more...]

The team from Stockport-based commercial property consultancy, Fairhurst Buckley, explain how outsourcing facilities management can deliver a strategic advantage for both owners and occupiers of commercial and industrial properties. Outsourcing facilities management is increasingly being … [Read more...]

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...]

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...]

The team from Hallidays HR explain why disability inclusion and accessibility in the workplace is important for businesses of all sizes beyond simple compliance. Creating an inclusive and accessible workplace is an essential part of effective people management, particularly for SMEs, where … [Read more...]

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...]

With Windows 10 Extended Security Updates set to end in October 2026, Amshire IT's Dave Taylor explains of the risks of not upgrading business devices. Many businesses are still running Windows 10 because everything appears to be working as expected. Systems start, staff complete their tasks, and … [Read more...]

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...]