Preparing for the Spring budget

On the 6th of March 2024 Chancellor Jeremy Hunt will bring forward his second Spring Budget, and with it comes a flurry of speculation and anticipation. For small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), the Budget is a key event, offering a chance to see how the government plans to support and stimulate their growth.

A Guide To Rental Agreements

Your office (or shop) is your businesses home, it will be your hub, your control centre, or whatever name you wish to give it – it’s yours. Running a business in the UK involves navigating legal contracts, and one of the most crucial is the business rental agreement. This document outlines the terms and conditions under which your company occupies a commercial property, safeguarding both the landlord and tenant.

Predictions for UK Spending in January 2024

2023 was a complicated year for UK households and its businesses. Insolvencies stood at an all-time high; how do you think 2024 will take off? Let’s take a look into some predictions. The Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) has forecast that UK household final consumption expenditure (HHFCE) will grow by 0.3% in the first quarter […]

Financial Literacy in the UK

This year has proved to be one of the toughest years yet for the public, with financial literacy in the UK becoming more necessary everyday. “Between 25 January and 5 February 2023, almost half of adults (47%) said they found it “very difficult” (12%), or “somewhat difficult” (34%) to afford their energy bills. Furthermore, 3 […]