Lowering the tax burden is key to boosting confidence say small businesses –...
On the eve of the Spring Statement, more than nine in ten small businesses can think of positive things they would like to see announced that would give them greater business confidence for the months...
View ArticleSpring Statement 2025: What to Expect from Chancellor Rachel Reeves
Today, Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to deliver the UK’s 2025 Spring Statement, outlining the government’s economic plans amidst a challenging fiscal landscape. With a backdrop of sluggish growth,...
View ArticleBetelgeuse: The Red Giant on the Edge of Explosion
For centuries, Betelgeuse has fascinated stargazers and astronomers alike. Nestled in the shoulder of the Orion constellation, this massive red supergiant has long been a standout in the night sky. But...
View ArticleJack Draper Makes History with Indian Wells Masters Victory
British tennis sensation Jack Draper has made headlines around the world after clinching his first ATP Masters 1000 title at Indian Wells, defeating Holger Rune in a stunning final performance. The...
View ArticleMuckle LLP’s employment team grows with solicitor appointment
The employment team at Muckle LLP, which has been consistently rated Top Tier by Legal 500, has welcomed a new solicitor. Elliot Chaplin, originally from Gateshead, studied for an archaeology and...
View ArticleBanks Group Acquires Naming Rights To Durham Cricket’s Riverside Stadium
Durham Cricket has signed up County Durham-based property and mining firm the Banks Group as its new principal partner in an agreement which also includes the naming rights to the Riverside ground. The...
View ArticleUK Minimum Wage Increases: What Workers Need to Know from 1 April 2025
From 1 April 2025, millions of workers across the UK will benefit from a significant rise in the National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage rates. These increases, announced by the government, are...
View ArticleTop tips to help you nurture the paralegals in your team
By Amanda Hamilton, Patron, National Association of Licensed Paralegals (NALP) Paralegals work in a variety of sectors from probate research to the fashion industry, from the defence sector to...
View ArticleNavigating the Aftermath: Community Resilience and Legal Support in Personal...
In the wake of personal injury and criminal incidents, the road to recovery can be daunting for victims and their families. However, the resilience of a community plays a pivotal role in supporting...
View ArticleAwful April? Bring it on! 55% of SMEs plan to expand in the new tax year
33% of UK SMEs are making a good profit and 55% have plans to expand The most profitable location to run a small business is in the West Midlands where 52% of firms are making a good profit Younger...
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