Could employing an apprentice save your business tax? The chancellor recently announced that the employer’s national insurance rate would increase to 15% for 2025/2026. This means that many businesses, including micro businesses with only one director on the payroll, are facing increased costs to pay salaries. Many small businesses have been helped by the increased […]
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What does an increase in Employers National Insurance mean for your business? The increase in employers national insurance contribution for 2025/2026 will increase the cost of employing people for many businesses, as they will now pay 15% rather than 13.8%. The earning thresholds for when the tax must be applied has been lowered to £5,000 […]
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Attracting and retaining talent With low unemployment and increased competition for people, businesses are changing their offering to attract and retain the best employees. It’s not just about money; the pandemic has caused people to re-evaluate their priorities, how they want to work, and who they want to work for. So, how can you ensure […]
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Alternative ideas for charitable corporate gifts this Christmas With the Christmas season just around the corner, it’s nice to acknowledge your suppliers/business partners and say thank you for another year of great service. But what corporate gifts can you send that avoid the usual cliches of Yule logs and festive hampers? We’ve highlighted a few […]
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Are employee parties tax-free? If the rules around social functions are followed, staff events like your end-of-year party, or your summer barbecue are tax-deductible for you, as the employer, and tax-free for your staff. This means you can claim back some of the expenses you incur when putting on a social event for your team, while […]