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26 June 2024 – As the UK uses the first-past-the-post voting system, smaller parties realistically don’t have the chance to lead the government. But that doesn’t mean a vote for them is pointless. That’s because their MPs can still influence policies made in Westminster, especially if the government doesn’t have a large majority. So here … Read more
Confused about intellectual property (IP)? This FAQ blog gives you clear answers to the most common questions about patents, trademarks, and copyright. Learn when to use each and how to protect your creative ideas!
6 June 2024 – Surprisingly, consumer card spending has hit a three-year low, even with falling inflation. In April, inflation hit 2.3%, a far cry from October 2022’s 11.1%—the highest in 41 years. This fall was supposed to boost consumer spending. But in reality, many are still pinching their pennies despite recovering consumer confidence due … Read more
30 May 2024 – More severe penalties are in store for businesses that mislead customers over online purchases. The Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act (DMCC Act) received Royal Assent on 24 May and will set the tone for consumer laws in digital markets. The new online consumer rights laws will include more measures to … Read more
Is your limited company name limiting your growth? Discover the top 5 reasons to change your business name here.
17 April 2024 – The UK unemployment rate has been at its highest in six months, according to the latest Office for National Statistics report. The current figure comes in the wake of the diminishing number of vacancies in the market, a tell-tale sign of a cooling labour market. The UK labour market in numbers … Read more
UK employees can request flexible working arrangements as early as day one from 6 April 2024 as the new Flexible Working Bill passes into law. The Employment Relations (Flexible Working) Bill will allow 2.2 million more employees to exercise their right to decide when, where, and how they work by the start of this month. … Read more
22 February 2024 – With optimism at an all-time high, small businesses are in for a reality check. A recent report by Small Business Britain indicates many struggles in a UK recession that may cripple SMEs. The Small Business Britain survey involved 1,000 small businesses, while 40 were personally interviewed in Q3 of the previous … Read more