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Proud to announce our new office in Newcastle’s City Quadrant

We're delighted with our continued growth in Newcastle resulting in the expansion from our original Quayside base to a larger office in Newcastle’s City Quadrant.

Latest survey shows worrying results for UK Hospitality Businesses

Over 350 business owners in the UK hospitality sector participated in our latest survey, with worrying results showing that 37% of business owners are considering closure or selling their business.

Kickstart Scheme Key Facts for Employers

The Kickstart Scheme aims to provide funding to create new 6-month job placements for 16 to 24 year olds who are currently claiming Universal Credit and at risk of long term unemployment. The Government has just published guidance on how this new scheme will work for employers.

There are specific criteria on who can apply. 

Rishi's plans to help Britain bounce back targets Hospitality sector

Rishi Sunak delivered his £30bn package of measures aimed at supporting, creating and protecting jobs, with some specifically targeted boosts for the hospitality sector

Preparing Your Law Firm For Battle During Covid-19

We keep being told that Covid-19 is a “war” that the nation needs to win. You can decide for yourself if that is a metaphor stretch too far. Personally I’ll certainly agree with front line NHS staff being badged as heroes and when this is over I think we should give them all the medals and “ticker tape” parades we can think of.

Government Legislation Impacting the Academy Sector

Key developments and government announcements impacing the academy sector during Covid-19

Coronavirus Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Scheme

The Coronavirus Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Scheme launces on 26th May allowing employers with -250 employees to claim coronavirus-related Statutory Sick Pay (SSP).

COVID-19: Deep dive into updating Operations

Whilst the lockdown measures are set to continue for a while longer, the Government appears to be keen to get certain industries moving again, sooner rather than later. We have previously talked generally about the steps to consider in order to prepare for the “new normal”. In this article, we will take a more detailed look into what that looks like from an operations perspective.

IR35 Reforms or Changes to Off Payroll Working Rules Coming into Play from April 2020

Changes to IR35 Off Payroll Working Rules for the private sector come into force from April 2020.

What is 'Outsourcing Payroll' and why do it?

There’s no doubt cost saving is a major factor in choosing to outsource your payroll, with the average financial commitment of employing a qualified and/or experienced payroll professional up to circa £25,000 PA, and that’s without taking into account fees for software, training etc.

Cost aside, there are lots of other benefits to outsourcing too: