According to a recent study by Pro Bono Economics over half of charities (54%) have vacancies they are looking to fill. Furthermore, 83% of charities are finding it challenging to recruit as they attempt to meet increasing demand. Recruitment issues These...
There have been UK skills shortages for some time, particularly across the manufacturing and engineering sectors. However, since the pandemic, these skills shortages have spread into other sectors, including hospitality and professional services. In this article, we...
Hundreds of charities and social enterprises across the UK are set to receive a share of tied up and forgotten accounts worth millions. There is £800m worth of dormant assets and the government has recently announced how £76m of these assets will be distributed. The...
Ahead of the 2023 Spring Budget, Logistics UK has submitted its industry recommendations and concerns to the government. In this document, the main concern was the reported disproportionate rise in fuel duty compared to inflation. Logistics UK has proposed retaining...
GPs and practices are likely to face higher tax bills in 2023/24 In the 2023/24 tax year, HMRC is reforming how they calculate taxes from profits that will affect businesses and self-employed individuals from April 2024. This reform will change the time period of when...
Creative businesses across the East Midlands are able to apply for free funding to help them accelerate business growth, create jobs and prepare for investment. The East Midlands Creative Consortium (EMC2) has begun accepting applications from high-potential creative...
The SRA has increased their fining power Last year the SRA increased its fining powers from £2,000 to £25,000 to enable them to impose larger fines on legal firms that fail to implement adequate Anti Money Laundering training and systems. Before this change any fines...
Hawsons are pleased to announce the completion on the sale of Church View Care Home in Stanwell, Middlesex for a long-standing client. The purpose-built care home, developed by the vendor, provides nursing care for up to 78 residents. The transaction, led by Hawsons...
Introduction The Digital Catapult’s Manufacturing Leaders poll 2022 has found that the top priority for business leaders in the manufacturing industry across the UK is the commitment to innovation and to continue investing in deep technology solutions. What about...
In 2023, there will be many challenges that manufacturers will need to overcome. Energy prices and inflation will be among the biggest challenges. Other challenges include: Supply chain challenges Increased transport costs Less foreign investment Energy prices...
Introduction Figures published by Zoopla have found that demand for rental homes is at its highest level in over a decade. This increase in demand is compounded by the lack of supply which is driving up prices for those who rent. To demonstrate this, the number of...
Introduction Going into 2023, the outlook is much less optimistic for farmers. However, the annual Sentiment Survey, conducted in October/November demonstrated that most farmers were in reasonable financial shape. Arable farmers Arable farmers were in...