Last week, Companies House confirmed that their online services will move to the GOV.UK One Login beginning from autumn 2024. The GOV.UK One Login is becoming an increasingly important way of accessing government digital services. It means that you only need one account, one username, and one password to access a range of government services.
Barratt Developments, the UK’s largest housebuilder, has reported a significant decline in pre-tax profits, down by three-quarters for the year ending June 2024. This comes as the company completed just 14,000 homes, a sharp decrease from 17,000 the previous year, with forecasts suggesting even lower figures of 13,000 to 13,500 homes for the upcoming year.
The Plan 1 student loan interest rate reduced to 6% (from 6.25%) from 30 August. This rate change applies across the UK with the Department for Education (DfE), the Welsh Government and the Department for the Economy in Northern Ireland (DfE NI) all confirming the change. The reduction follows the Bank of England Base Rate changing to 5% earlier in August.
The UK Chief Veterinary Officer has declared a bluetongue restricted zone across Norfolk and Suffolk following several confirmed cases of Bluetongue virus BTV3 in the region. Since 30 August all keepers of cattle, sheep, and other ruminants and camelids in this area have to follow strict restrictions on animal and germinal product movements.
The business environment is constantly changing and the ability to adapt to change is crucial for long-term success. Whether it’s shifting market conditions, technological advancements, or regulatory updates, if your business can pivot and adapt you are more likely to thrive.
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) have issued a press release debunking some common myths about whether or not someone needs to register to complete a self-assessment tax return. The basic requirement is that anyone who needs to complete a self-assessment return for the first time to cover the 2023-24 tax year, needs to tell HMRC by 5 October 2024.
The Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, speaking from Downing Street last Tuesday, has said that the budget in October will be “painful” and the government would be making “big asks” of the country. He said that the country would need to be prepared to “accept short-term pain for long-term good” and that those with the “broadest shoulders should bear the heavier burden”.
Last week, Prime Minister Keir Starmer visited Berlin and Paris to boost UK economic growth and strengthen international relationships. The trip aimed to reset the UK’s post-Brexit ties with key European partners by launching negotiations for a new UK-Germany bilateral treaty, focusing on increasing trade, enhancing defence and security cooperation, and tackling illegal migration.
From Sunday 18 to Saturday 24 August, Immigration Enforcement teams carried out a series of targeted visits to businesses suspected of employing illegal workers, with a particular focus on car washes. Over this intensive week of action, more than 275 premises were targeted. Of these, 135 businesses were issued notices for employing illegal workers, and 85 illegal workers were detained.
As a business owner or manager, it’s important to respond promptly to information requests, especially when it comes to Subject Access Requests (SARs). The recent reprimand issued to the Labour Party by the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) serves as a reminder of the legal obligations and potential consequences of failing to meet these requirements.
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