Cyber security is becoming an increasingly important concern for businesses of every size, particularly as criminals develop more convincing methods of impersonating suppliers, customers and senior employees. The Government's announcement on 12 October 2026 of further measures to strengthen Britain's defences against emerging artificial intelligence risks highlights the growing sophistication of cyber threats, although smaller…
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Could a cash incentive help you recruit an apprentice?
Small businesses considering taking on an apprentice have a new financial incentive to investigate following the introduction, from 1 October 2026, of a £2,000 hiring payment for eligible employers in England that do not pay the apprenticeship levy and recruit an apprentice aged between 16 and 24. The incentive forms part of the Government's wider…
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Could experience solve your recruitment problem?
When businesses think about recruitment, they can easily concentrate on attracting younger workers. The latest employment figures suggest there may be another group worth considering.Official PAYE statistics for August 2026 show that the number of payrolled employees aged 65 and over increased by 62,000 compared with August 2025. Over the same period, the number aged…
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Are you ready to payroll employee benefits?
Another significant change to payroll is now only six months away.From 6 April 2027, employers will have to report and account for tax on several common benefits in kind through payroll in real time.The first phase covers company cars, car fuel, vans, van fuel and employer-provided medical benefits.At present, many employers deal with benefits after…
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