A new Energy Bill Relief Scheme will provide help with the cost of gas and electricity for all non-domestic customers, including all UK businesses and voluntary and public sector organisations. The scheme will apply to fixed contracts agreed on or after 1 April 2022, as well as to deemed, variable and flexible tariffs for energy […] Read more
On Friday, the government announced a new plan for growth that introduces a massive package of tax cuts and new investment zones in an effort to increase productivity. Tax cuts include: – Cancelling the planned rise of the Corporation Tax rate from 19% to 25%; – Retaining the Diverted Profit Tax rate at 25% and cancelling […] Read more
The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Bill has been introduced to give Companies House greater powers to tackle the use of businesses as a front for crime. Anyone who registers a company in the UK will need to verify their identity, and Companies House will be given new powers to check, challenge and decline incorrect […] Read more
The government has introduced the Brexit Freedoms Bill to amend, repeal or replace all retained EU legislation by 2023. The provisions of the Bill will apply to the whole of the UK, and the government will work with the devolved administrations and other stakeholders to deliver the best possible outcome. Find further information on the […] Read more
The Home Office has launched a consultation to support its efforts to combat cybercrime. The consultation seeks views on how to reduce the burden on people for their cyber security and encourage organisations to further protect their customers’ accounts and personal data. People and businesses have until 27 October to respond. Find full details of […] Read more
Have you missed the opportunity to speak to someone about your business face to face? Well great news! Our Business Navigators are now available to speak to face to face one day a week over three different Essex locations. Read more
The SEED Project provides FREE support to help food & drink businesses in Kent & Medway, East Sussex, Essex and South Essex to get into overseas markets. Read more
This is a new tax that will apply to plastic packaging manufactured in, or imported into the UK Read more
During the pandemic measures were brought in to ensure that hospitality businesses no longer needed planning permission to put up marquees on their land and councils no longer needed planning permission to hold an outdoor market. Following a public consultation the government has announced that these measures will be permanent in a bid to draw […] Read more
