Landlords think the change to the stamp duty threshold next year will encourage tenants to stay longer and could even boost rental demand, a new survey has found. Buy-to-let lender Landbay’s most recent landlord survey asked landlords: “The government will not extend the temporary stamp duty threshold for buyers past the end of March next […]
The majority (87 %) of IT professionals agree that there is a lack of gender diversity in the sector, yet less than half (41 %) of businesses have programs in place to hire more women, according to new research from ISACA, the leading global professional association helping individuals advance their careers in digital trust fields. […]
The latest insight from The Global Payroll Association (GPA), reveals that the upcoming changes to employer National Insurance contributions and the National Living Wage mean that UK businesses who employ people on the National Living Wage will see the cost of each employee rise by £209 per month from April 2025. In the Labour government’s Autumn […]
Xeinadin, one of the leading professional services firms in the UK and Ireland, has strengthened its presence in Kent through the acquisition of two well-established accountancy firms, Friend & Grant Ltd and Hedley Dunk Limited. The joint announcement underscores Xeinadin’s commitment to expanding its support for businesses in key sectors across the region. Both firms […]
Father Christmas may be facing a significant tax bill on his company sleigh due to HMRC’s Benefit in Kind rules, say leading audit, tax and business advisory firm, Blick Rothenberg. Matt Crawford, a partner at the firm, said: “Children up and down the land are looking forward to the most exciting day of the year […]
In collaboration with consulting and audit firm PwC France and Maghreb, Sidetrade, the global leader in AI-powered Order-to-Cash applications, reveals a significant shift in investment and renewed boldness within the finance function, driven by a sharpened emphasis in 2024 on cash flow generation and EBITDA preservation amid a challenging economic landscape. “Cash Maturity 2024” by Sidetrade and PwC provides […]
Entrepreneurs and innovators from across the West Midlands will get the opportunity to develop and grow their businesses by connecting with potential investors, partners and support organisations at a free event next March. Now in its 10th year, Venturefest West Midlands will take place on Wednesday, 19 March, at the Eastside Rooms, Woodcock Street, Birmingham. Among this year’s […]
New data published today by the Insolvency Service shows the number of registered company insolvencies in November 2024 was 1,966. This was 13% higher than in October 2024 (1,743) but 12% lower than the same month in the previous year (2,243 in November 2023). Mark Ford, partner in the Restructuring & Recovery team at professional services firm Evelyn […]
Rob Morgan, chief investment analyst at Charles Stanley writes: UK wage rises remained buoyant in the August to October period with annual growth in employees’ average regular earnings, including and excluding bonuses, coming in at 5.2%. This was well ahead of expectations and sees wages once again outpace inflation by a significant margin. The latest […]
A review by the LSB (Lending Standards Board) of its registered firms’ application of the Standards of Lending Practice for business customers has identified 102 areas where action has been needed to bring firms into compliance with the Standards’ requirements. The LSB’s FCA-recognised Standards of Lending Practice for business customers are the only independent lending […]
