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Navigating wage increases, staffing shortages and the future of work for SMEs

The increase to the National Minimum Wages (NMW) from April 2025, will see another increase in NMW since its introduction. While many employees and businesses favour the proposed increases which go some way to offset the uplift in the cost of living, some SMEs oppose the rise saying that it is only a ‘benefit’ to businesses that can afford it.

May downloadable guides

Our monthly downloadable guides for you to tread at your leisure.

Spring Statement Summary: ‘Global economy becomes more uncertain’

The chancellor Rachel Reeves made her first spring statement. She said, ‘now the task is to secure Britain’s future within an insecure global financial backdrop, helping Britain to reach its potential…Labour was elected to bring change to the country, to provide security to working people and to deliver a decade of national renewal.’ The following article outlines the announcements made.

April downloadable guides

Our monthly downloadable guides for you to tread at your leisure.

End of year tax planning guide

With the end of the tax year fast approaching, there is no time like the present to ensure you have reviewed your finances and made the most of the reliefs and allowances available to you. We also have an end of year tax planning guide that can be found here

Succession challenges for stud farms and agricultural estates

While farmers have been in the spotlight, stud farms will also be affected by the forthcoming changes to Agricultural Property Relief (APR) and Business Property Relief (BPR). These changes are expected to create significant succession challenges for stud farms and agricultural estates in the years ahead.