Payroll issues for employers

The rules and regulations surrounding payroll are forever changing so it’s important to ensure you’re up-to-date with all the latest developments. Below is a helpful guide which details all the latest payroll issues. If you have any questions or would like to find out...

Businesses urged to prepare for Data Protection Bill

Individuals will be able to legally ask businesses to delete certain personal data under new proposals outlined in the Data Protection Bill.   The Bill forms part of the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), which is due to come into effect on the 25th...

Recruiters working harder to fill vacancies

A study has found that recruiters are finding it increasingly difficult to hire new staff as a result of the tough competition they’re facing for highly skilled employees.   Of the 400 recruitment agencies which were surveyed by IHS Markit for the Recruitment and...

Rising national living wage hits SME profits

According to new research, 64% of small businesses are seeing profits fall as a result of the national living wage (NLW) increasing.   On the 1st of April 2017, the NLW increased from £7.20 to £7.50 per hour. While this is great news for employees, its hitting...

High value dealers need to register for cash payments

Any business which accepts cash payments of €10,000 or more in exchange for goods, is now required to register with HMRC under its new money laundering regulations (MLR).   Recent changes to regulations mean that if you accept cash payments on or above the...