On 15 March 2023, the Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, delivered the Spring Budget in Parliament. Read this blog to learn more about the Budget’s key points and what they mean for […]
The Online Safety Bill and what it means for you
The Online Safety Bill, a proposed Act of Parliament that is intended to improve internet safety, especially for children and vulnerable individuals, is currently making its way through Parliament. It […]
Does a right to internet exist?
A right to internet access Do people living in the UK have a right to internet access? Is there such a thing as a human right to internet? Currently, the […]
The ban on single-use plastic and what this means for your business
The Government has announced that certain single-use plastics will be banned in England later this year. This follows a consultation carried out, which ran from November 2021 to February 2022. […]
The new road safety laws – what you should know
The Highway Code underwent its biggest overhaul in many years recently, but it seems that many motorists are either not aware of the changes that have been made or do […]
How to take part in Small Business Saturday
The end of November is marked by Black Friday and Cyber Monday, giving shoppers the opportunity to buy items on sale. However, these days tend to predominantly benefit larger businesses […]
FIFA World Cup 2022 – Are you tackling employee absences properly?
Original version published on 19 June 2018. It was reported that absenteeism during the 2018 World Cup cost UK businesses £13 billion. With the 2022 FIFA World Cup starting on […]
Summary of the Autumn Budget 2022
Chancellor Jemery Hunt announced the Autumn Budget on 17 November 2022. In the aftermath of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, September’s mini-Budget, the war in Ukraine and the rising cost of […]
What does the Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill mean for me?
On 22 September 2022, the UK Government introduced the Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill to Parliament. The Government has nicknamed their bill the ‘Brexit Freedoms Bill’. They’re hoping […]
Road laws cyclists need to be aware of
From cars to vans, bikes to pedestrians, we all need to use our roads. In the modern world, every type of transport is mixed together in a small space, so […]
What does the mini-Budget mean for me?
The Chancellor announced the mini-Budget – officially called the ‘Growth Plan 2022’ – on 23 September. With the cost of living rising, the Government announced a series of changes, including […]
What does the ‘Tipping Bill’ mean for tips, tronc, and service charges?
Many hospitality workers are hard-working, skilled staff who work often inconvenient hours catering to customers’ wants and needs. When customers decide to tip to reward excellent service, workers deserve their […]