Category: For Businesses
Renters’ Rights Act 2025: what’s changing from 1 May 2026 (and what landlords can do without Section 21)
From 1 May 2026, the private rented sector in England is due to see the biggest shake-up in a generation. The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 (sometimes referred to simply as the “Renters Act”) introduces a new tenancy system, ends Section 21 “no-fault” evictions, and brings in a range of changes aimed at improving fairness and... Read more »
The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly – which type of business supplier contracts do you have?
As soon as you start a new business, you are suddenly on every business supplier’s radar. Tempting ‘offers’: HR, IT, telephones, photocopiers, printers, telephones, broadband, and a myriad of other subscription/leasing/pay monthly type services and equipment. Things that can be of huge help to your business and its success. However, do you actually look at... Read more »
Finance Act 2026 – The Big Change for Recruitment Businesses Using Umbrella Companies
Umbrella company non-compliance is now a frontline risk for recruitment businesses and the Finance Act 2026 changes who HMRC can pursue when tax goes unpaid. Why the Government is changing the rules Tax non-compliance by some umbrella companies is seen as one of the biggest risks within UK labour supply chains. The Government’s view is... Read more »
Finance Act 2026 – The Big Change for Recruitment Businesses Using Umbrella Companies
Umbrella company non-compliance is now a frontline risk for recruitment businesses – and the Finance Act 2026 changes who HMRC can pursue when tax goes unpaid. Why the Government is changing the rules Tax non-compliance by some umbrella companies is seen as one of the biggest risks within UK labour supply chains. The Government’s view... Read more »
Employment Rights Act 2025: what’s changing, when, and what to do now
The Employment Rights Act 2025 (the “ERA”) received Royal Assent on 18 December 2025. It’s been debated for so long that it’s easy to lose track of what’s actually made it into law, especially as many changes will be phased in over the next couple of years, some will rely on secondary legislation, and a... Read more »
Outsourcing your legal support: a smarter way to stay protected, move faster, and control spend
January is usually when businesses reset: new targets, new budgets, and a sharper focus on what’s genuinely worth paying for. Legal support is essential, but for many companies (especially recruitment businesses), a full-time in-house hire isn’t always the most cost-effective or flexible solution. That’s where outsourced legal services come in. Our outsourced offering is designed... Read more »
A simple January check-in: are your contracts and website legals still doing their job?
January has a funny energy, doesn’t it? It’s the month where we’re all trying to find our feet again after Christmas, clear the decks, and set ourselves up for the year ahead. For business owners, that often means tidying up the practical things: pipelines, finances, staffing… and all those “I’ll sort it later” jobs that... Read more »
Signed, sealed… or simply agreed? What makes a contract legally binding?
We’ve seen it countless times. A contract is drawn up, sent to the other party, and never signed. Even worse, there’s no written contract at all. When things go wrong, the clients want to know: is this agreement legally binding? Contrary to popular belief, a contract doesn’t need to be signed to be enforceable under... Read more »
The Commercial Lease Renewal Process (Landlord & Tenant Act 1954)
The Commercial Lease Renewal Process – For Tenants See below for landlord information. Renewing your commercial lease is a critical task for any business owner. The terms you agree to can significantly impact your business’s financial health, flexibility, and long-term plans. Review Your Current Lease Begin the renewal process at least 6-12 months before your... Read more »
Get your business finances in order this Summer
With Summer season approaching it is a good time to take check of your accounts and ensure your business is generating fluid cash flow. If Summer is your quiet season, check out this article for some top tips on how to prevent cashflow problems over the coming months. Still waiting on overdue payments? Take a look... Read more »