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By Ed Connell

18th September 2025

6 key factors causing financial distress in construction companies

Financial distress in the construction industry is a growing concern, with many companies facing mounting pressures that threaten their stability and long-term viability. Without robust financial strategies and operational resilience, even well-established companies can quickly find themselves in trouble.

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By Rebecca Wilson

16th September 2025

Windows 10 end of life – update and secure your systems

2025 will see a critical technology update that could potentially impact many businesses.

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By Paul Moody

15th September 2025

Should I invest in a buy-to-let property or a pension?

Pensions and the purchase of buy-to-let property continue to be popular investment vehicles for retirement planning.

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By Emma Copley

4th September 2025

Opting out - Why you should stay in your workplace pension

The cost-of-living crisis caused many individuals and their families to review and prioritise their outgoings, which may also have led to them thinking whether it is a good idea to remain in a workplace pension. Here, we challenge some of the reasons people might give when choosing to stop their pension contributions.

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By Keith Johnston

4th September 2025

What are the Inheritance Tax traps when gifting farmhouses and land?

With the new Inheritance Tax (IHT) rules coming into effect on 6th April 2026, many farmers and business owners are in the process of gifting assets to reduce the impact of the new rules. However, in some circumstances, an asset is treated as still owned, even though it has been given away, and IHT could still be due.

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By Adam Pattison

4th September 2025

Compulsory ID checks for UK company directors and PSCs: What you need to know

A major change is on the way for how documents are filed at Companies House, as directors and People with Significant Control (PSCs) will be required to provide personal identification.

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By Armstrong Watson

3rd September 2025

Employment Rights Bill - Planned delivery and progress through Parliament

The Employment Rights Bill is scheduled to receive its third reading in the House of Lords. Hailed as representing ‘the biggest upgrade in employment rights for a generation’ the Bill will introduce a string of significant reforms from as early as April 2026. In this article we look at the measures impacting an employers payroll obligations and costs.

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By Armstrong Watson

3rd September 2025

A guide to implementing EOS for law firm management and efficiency

Despite good intentions, many law firms struggle to manage their business effectively, as they lack an efficient management structure. The Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) can help embed consistent management and also ensures absolute accountability. 

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By Ed Connell

28th August 2025

How can recruitment agencies overcome challenges?  

Many recruitment agencies are facing huge challenges and, according to government statistics, 181 recruitment businesses entered liquidation in the six months to August 2025. But what can recruitment agencies do to improve their resilience? 

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By Armstrong Watson

26th August 2025

Improving recruitment and retention of the best talent in legal firms

In the last five years, we have seen a significant shift in the ability of legal firms to recruit the best candidates. The Covid pandemic and Brexit changed a lot in terms of available candidates, but other shifts in generational priorities have also contributed to a very different playing field.

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