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Employers may now be personally liable for unfair dismissal claims

Employers may now be personally liable for unfair dismissal claims

A recent ruling has increased the scope of statutory protection for whistleblowers to include covered detriments against co-workers under the Employment Rights Act 1996. A Mr. Rice was dismissed by his company owner on the grounds of redundancy in February 2021. Mr....
Cash flow pressures

Cash flow pressures

Cash flow remains one of the most pressing concerns for small businesses, even where trading appears stable. Many businesses are finding that rising costs, cautious lenders and slower customer payments are combining to create ongoing pressure on day to day finances....
Tax Diary January/February 2026

Tax Diary January/February 2026

1 January 2026 – Due date for Corporation Tax due for the year ended 31 March 202519 January 2026 – PAYE and NIC deductions due for month ended 5 January 2026. (If you pay your tax electronically the due date is 22 January 2026).19 January 2026 –...
Funding options for asset acquisition

Funding options for asset acquisition

Acquiring new assets is often essential for small businesses looking to grow, improve efficiency or remain competitive. Whether the investment is in vehicles, machinery, IT systems or specialist equipment, choosing the right funding method can have a significant...
VCT and EIS changes

VCT and EIS changes

The new rules will allow companies to raise more capital under the following schemes although investors will need to factor in reduced VCT Income Tax relief when assessing opportunities. The Venture Capital Trusts (VCT) and Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) are...