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Child Benefits for over 16s

by admin | Mar 13, 2025 | Personal

From April 2025, Child Benefit increases to £26.05 for the eldest child and £17.25 for others. Payments stop after a child turns 16 unless they continue in approved education or training. Parents must update HMRC by 31 August to avoid disruptions....

Government backed Start-Up Loans

by admin | Mar 13, 2025 | Business Support

The Government-backed Start-Up Loans scheme offers unsecured loans of £500 to £25,000 per person (up to £100,000 per business) to help entrepreneurs grow. With a fixed 6% interest rate and mentoring support, it's a great funding option for new...

Beware of rushing to judgement before terminating employment.

by admin | Mar 12, 2025 | Employment Law

A Tribunal has ruled that a deputy security manager was unfairly dismissed, despite performing “no prescribed tasks” while ‘working from home’, many hundreds of miles from his place of work. Mr. Kitaruth travelled from London to Cornwall to...

Changes to online filing of accounts at Companies House

by admin | Mar 10, 2025 | Business

The Online Accounts and Company Tax Return (CATO) service is scheduled to close on 31 March 2026. This service has enabled businesses to file their company accounts and tax returns simultaneously with both Companies House and HMRC. However, due to its outdated...

Why flexible planning is advisable

by admin | Mar 10, 2025 | Business

Flexible planning is essential for adapting to uncertainty, responding to challenges, and seizing new opportunities. The world is unpredictable, and rigid plans can quickly become outdated. Whether in business or personal life, flexibility ensures resilience and...