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Online spending is on the rise; what does this mean for East Midlands’ high-street retailers?

Shopping online is more popular in the UK than anywhere else in the world, according to the International Trade Administration. It’s great […]
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Spending shortfall in schools threatening pupil safety and teacher retention: 700,000 pupils in buildings needing major repairs

A recent report from the National Audit Office has uncovered that 700,000 school pupils in England are studying in schools that require […]
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Reforms to flexible working legislation soon to become law

Millions of workers are predicted to take advantage of the announced enhancements to flexible working requests once these come into force – […]
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How is ‘working from home’ affecting commercial properties and pension portfolios?

The mandate to work from home in March 2020 made the world notably smaller for everyone - but the opposite is now […]
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New Charity Commission digital service

The Charities Commission is ceasing its existing digital service, and from today, 31 July, charities will no longer be able to file […]
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Managing seasonal staff in agriculture

Many farmers have seen significant struggles to recruit seasonal workers in recent years, due to long-standing issues combined with a labour shortage […]
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Small business owners underwhelmed by ‘poor’ government support

77% of owner-managed businesses rate government support as either ‘poor’ or ‘very poor’, according to a survey by the Association of Practising […]
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How businesses can maximise income over summer: marketing strategy tips for seasonal SMEs

The Great British Summer is incredibly indecisive on the weather front, but when it comes to indulging, it’s irrefutable: Summer is the […]
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The rise of AI in the manufacturing industry

The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) can’t have escaped your notice recently. News headlines are appearing on a daily basis speculating on […]
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An introduction to trusts

A trust can be a very useful tool to assist with tax planning and asset protection.
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Prepare your business for the summer holidays: How to manage staff and finances

As the summer holidays approach, it's essential that small and medium-sized businesses plan ahead to ensure they’re not caught out by staffing […]
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Extra time for taxpayers to boost their pension: National Insurance payment deadline extended until April 2025

Taxpayers have been awarded extra time to submit any outstanding National Insurance contributions, which could raise their pension pots by tens of […]
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