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Succession Planning for Care Homes
Succession Planning for Care Homes

ss@hawsons.co.uk As you know, operating a care home comes with responsibilities that go beyond those in other sectors. You need to deliver care to vulnerable residents, manage the wellbeing of staff (who do an incredibly difficult job), in addition to working within...

Diversifying Income Streams
Diversifying Income Streams

slb@hawsons.co.uk Why Diversifying Income Is Vital for Charities Today The charity funding environment is ever changing. Trusts and foundations are offering fewer grants, the cost-of-living crisis has affected both donors and operating costs, resulting in fiercer...

When will we see autonomous vehicles on UK roads?
When will we see autonomous vehicles on UK roads?

Self-driving technology is picking up speed, and autonomous vehicles may be on our roads sooner than expected. But what does that mean for work in transport or logistics? In this article, we break down what’s coming and what it could mean for the future.   Uber's...

Inheritance Tax Changes: Is Your Business at Risk?
Inheritance Tax Changes: Is Your Business at Risk?

If you've been under the impression that Inheritance Tax (IHT) changes are a distant concern, it's time to reconsider. Recent reforms are set to significantly impact business owners and farmers, particularly those with businesses or farms with values exceeding £1...

Hawsons Charity Football Tournament 2025
Hawsons Charity Football Tournament 2025

On Friday 11th July, we hosted our latest edition of our annual charity football tournament as part of our Master Cutler's Challenge attempts. This year's chosen charity is Sheffield Hospitals Charity, Dementia Appeal. The tournament was a huge success once again!...

HLB Communities Day 2025
HLB Communities Day 2025

We were proud to take part in HLB Communities Day once again this year! This is a global initiative which brings together HLB's member firms and allows them to give back to their community.   This year, our colleagues across Sheffield, Doncaster and Northampton...

UK Spending Review 2025 and the Impact on Different Sectors

On 11 June 2025, Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered a landmark Spending Review, where she pledged to increase departmental spending by 2.3% per year in real terms. An additional £190 billion is to be allocated to public services, sectors such as healthcare, transport...