Late payments reform: Welcome change, but is it fast enough?
Posted on June 18, 2026 Posted in - Blog, SME
Late payments are draining £11 billion a year from the UK economy, according to new research from online accounting platform Sage.
Author: Lamont Pridmore
Are you getting ready for the shift to e-invoicing?
Posted on June 17, 2026 Posted in - Blog, Blogs, Finance, HMRC
2029 may seem like a while away. However, from that point, B2B and B2G transactions must be invoiced electronically and businesses must be prepared to adapt to this new requirement with minimal disruption.
Fighting football fever – Will extra sick days spoil your summer?
Posted on June 16, 2026 Posted in - Blog, Blogs, Employees, Employment and payroll
The men’s football World Cup gets underway on 11 June, sparking a wave of office sweepstakes across the globe.
Cumbrians urged to review pension plans as new figures reveal widespread retirement shortfall
Posted on June 12, 2026 Posted in - Business News, Latest News, News
Financial planning experts at Lamont Pridmore Asset and Wealth Management are urging local people across Cumbria to review their retirement savings following a new national study showing a widening gap between what people
Small businesses could face publication of P&L accounts from 2028 – with a caveat
Posted on June 11, 2026 Posted in - Blog, Blogs, HMRC, SMEs
Following months of delays and uncertainty, the Government has confirmed that small businesses in the UK will be required to file balance sheet and profit and loss (P&L) accounts with Companies House.
TikTok tax scam: Spotting tax scams online
Posted on June 10, 2026 Posted in - Blog, Blogs, HMRC, Personal Tax, Tax
Two men have been arrested in East London after allegedly running a TikTok tax scam leading HMRC to block £153 million in repayment claims.
Employment Rights Act is here – Download our handy guide
Posted on June 9, 2026 Posted in - Guide
The Employment Rights Act has now arrived and is changing the way businesses are run. The legislation brings wide-ranging changes to employment law, covering day-one rights, unfair dismissal protections, trade union powers, and
Are nearly half of all adults really not saving for retirement?
Posted on June 9, 2026 Posted in - Business News, Latest News, News
Given the ongoing cost-of-living crisis and the steady increase in the age of retirement, it is becoming increasingly understandable why younger workers may give little thought to their twilight years. Instead, they may
The temporary VAT cut for hospitality and leisure will soon be here
Posted on June 9, 2026 Posted in - Business News, Latest News
Is your business ready to make the most of it? Scheme runs 25 June – 1 September 2026 The Government has announced a temporary VAT savings scheme for family attractions and children’s
Finding the lost generation – How can businesses manage employment challenges?
Posted on June 9, 2026 Posted in - Blog, Blogs, Employment
It was warned by many businesses that rising National Insurance Contributions (NICs) and wages would combine with operational costs to make recruitment more difficult.