A new proposal called Repeat Entrepreneur Relief could help unlock billions in founder-led investment for Britain’s small businesses and start-ups. Supporters say lower Capital Gains Tax for entrepreneurs who reinvest after selling a business could create a self-sustaining cycle of growth, keeping money, talent and experience inside the UK economy instead of losingContinue reading “Repeat Entrepreneur Relief could help unlock billions in founder-led investment for Britain’s small businesses and start-up”
Category Archives: Liz Barclay
Sack staff and risk six figures as new laws hit small firms
T Small and micro‑business employers need to prepare for the new unfair dismissal landscape once the Employment Rights Act 2025 reforms come into force. In Summary From 1 January 2027, major reforms to UK employment law will significantly increase the risk and cost exposure for small and micro‑business employers. The most important change isContinue reading “Sack staff and risk six figures as new laws hit small firms”
Minimum wage crackdown starts today
T The latest minimum wage rates kick in today (1st April 2026). 389 employers were fined last year for failing to comply with the minimum wage rules. They were operating across retail, hospitality, care, travel, manufacturing, and high‑street brands. In total they had to pay back £7.3 million to 60,000 workers and were finedContinue reading “Minimum wage crackdown starts today”
Families and shops crushed by rising costs
Which? says businesses should be doing everything they can to help their customers. According to research from the consumer association half of households are struggling to afford essentials and dipping into saving to pay for everyday items. The war in the middle east has pushed up the price of oil, gas, crop fertiliserContinue reading “Families and shops crushed by rising costs”
Tough new measures to tackle late payments
Small suppliers, long beleaguered by overdue invoice payments and long payment terms in their contracts with customers are waking up this morning to an announcement that Government is to put an end to the practice. The Press Release from Government is available to read below. It basically says that suppliers will be paid inContinue reading “Tough new measures to tackle late payments”