Joint bank account with an elderly parent – the facts
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on February 5, 2025If you have a joint bank account with an elderly parent it could end up causing more problems than it solves. We explain why.
HMRC scraps employee hours reporting from payroll reforms
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on January 30, 2025HMRC has scrapped plans to mandate employee hours reporting via payrolls. However, new information will still be needed on tax returns.
Pension top up – must be paid by 5th April!
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on January 29, 2025It’s always a good idea to review your pension contributions and consider whether it would be beneficial to do a pension top up before the end of the tax year on 5th April.
New neonatal care leave and pay rules confirmed
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on January 27, 2025From 6th April 2025, new neonatal care leave and pay rules will come into force. We look at how your business can comply with them.
National Minimum Wage rates from April
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on January 27, 2025The National Living Wage (NLW) and National Minimum Wage (NMW) hourly rates increase in April. Read more to avoid a criminal conviction.
Make sure your business doesn’t fall foul of the Minimum Wage legislation
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on January 22, 2025Minimum wage legislation – it’s important to review employees wage rates regularly to make sure you are complying with the law
Fair Payment Code – have you signed up?
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on January 20, 2025In December 2024, the Prompt Payment Code was replaced by the more robust Fair Payment Code. We look at how the new scheme works.
Land registry property alert service – safeguard your properties against fraud
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on January 10, 2025Land Registry Property Alert Service – we explain what this service is and how it works to safeguard your valuable properties from fraudsters
Employed or self employed? You can’t just choose…
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on December 23, 2024Employed or self employed – are you aware of your legal obligations when you employ someone in your home? You’ll probably need a PAYE scheme!
What the Procurement Bill means for SMEs
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on December 20, 2024The government’s new Procurement Bill is set to make it easier for SMEs to bid for public sector contracts. We look at how it will work.
