The National Minimum Wage is set to increase for workers across Britain who are aged 24 and under from this weekend. The rise comes after the National Living Wage was introduced for workers aged 25 and over in April this year. The Government has set out who qualifies for the rise from October … [Read more...]
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How you can step up your cyber security
Yahoo’s cyber security breach has thrown the subject of online security into the headlines once more. It was revealed last week that the names, telephone numbers and security questions for at least 500 million Yahoo users were stolen in one of the largest online breaches ever. However, Yahoo … [Read more...]
Finance Act reflects scale of legislative burden for business
The new Finance Act has been 'rushed through' and fails 'to support business', says ICAEW Chartered Accountants Manchester. The Finance Act is the written document that sets into law the changes to tax and duty made by the Chancellor in the Budget. This year’s Act is 649 pages - the second longest … [Read more...]
Shareholders’ agreements – why is it important to have one in place?
Any company with more than one shareholder should consider putting in place a shareholders’ agreement. Paul Tyrer from the SAS Daniels corporate team explains why it is important to have one in place. Key reasons why it is important to have a shareholders’ agreement in place: 1. A … [Read more...]
Email scam features ‘FedEx’ – Do Not Open!
An email scam carrying a virus appears to be sent from ‘FedEx…….. and is being sent with a .zip file attachment – DO NOT OPEN THIS – as your machine will become infected. Stockport based Amshire IT Solutions are warning businesses of one of the latest email scams to be doing the rounds. An email … [Read more...]
Data protection – as good as your employees?
Data Protection compliance is an issue that affects every single business (both public and private sector) in the UK from sole traders through to multi-national PLCs. This week, expert opinion is provided by Christian Mancier, partner at Gorvins and chairman of the Stockport Economic Alliance. … [Read more...]
National minimum wage increase in October
The new National minimum wage increase is set to come into force next month. Stockport based In Accountancy are reminding businesses that, from 1st October, all employers need to be ready for the new national minimum wage pay rates. All national minimum rates are increasing by much more than … [Read more...]
Pregnancy and maternity discrimination – your rights
A recent report published by the Women and Equalities Select Committee estimates that three-quarters of pregnant women experience a negative or discriminatory effect at work, and figures are worse now than in 2005. Specifically, the report estimates that 53,000 women each year are being … [Read more...]
Business in Britain report reports confidence in decline
Business confidence in the North West is low, according to a recent Business in Britain report from Lloyds Bank. Businesses confidence has declined in the North West as firms respond to recent economic and political shocks. North West firms cite economic uncertainty and weaker UK demand as the … [Read more...]
Government proposes new sanctions for tax avoidance
Hallidays September newswire looks at the latest issues that can affect your business including the Governments new sanctions for tax avoidance and how to complain to HMRC. Government propose new sanctions for tax avoidance The government has announced new proposals for sanctions for 'enablers … [Read more...]
Hedges and trees obstruction safety warning
Following safety warnings over hedges and trees obstruction, householders are being asked to cut back any that could be obscuring road signs, blocking pavements and putting drivers and pedestrians at risk. While Stockport Council is responsible for ensuring that trees and vegetation growing on the … [Read more...]
UK house prices to continue to rise despite Brexit
Online estate agent eMoov latest survey* reports homeowners believe UK house prices will continue to rise, in spite of the Brexit vote. With any concrete evidence of Brexit on the UK property market yet to surface, eMoov surveyed over 1,000 UK adults to find out what they thought about the votes … [Read more...]