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The difference between the national living wage & national minimum wage

April 1, 2026

By Sebastian Duncan

The National Living Wage rate changed in April 2017, or was it the National Minimum Wage There’s confusion between the two, so here’s an explanation with the Living Wage thrown in as an extra. Prepare to be bewildered.

OBR forecast and 2026 Spring Statement: a mixed bag for SMEs

March 3, 2026

By Annie May Byrne-Noonan

From downgraded growth, falling inflation and peak unemployment, it’s a mixed outlook for SMEs following published forecasts from the Office …

UK employment law changes – being proactive rather than reactive

February 16, 2026

By Annie May Byrne-Noonan

Employment law changes are a bigger headache for smaller firms with limited resources, but as these HR and legal experts …

Are coronavirus government schemes really helping businesses?

June 11, 2020

By Charlie Mullins

Pimlico Plumbers boss, Charlie Mullins questions whether government coronavirus support schemes have really helped UK businesses in the long run.

Hard facts smothered by spurious science and gullible, ghoulish mainstream media

May 13, 2020

By The City Grump

Our resident political and financial commentator, The City Grump is back to discuss the Government’s response to the coronavirus crisis.

Debt is not the cure for this crisis – here’s how to avoid it

March 27, 2020

By Alan Donegan

At a time when Britain’s small businesses are at their most vulnerable, government and banks risk putting us all into debt.

What will the Government’s plans be after the ‘Boris bounce’?

March 2, 2020

By Charlie Mullins

We have a relatively new prime minister and a new chancellor, what will their plans be for UK business once the Boris bounce has passed

Green business is in vogue, and UK SMEs are leading the charge

June 17, 2019

By Charlie Mullins

The UK Government has issued a low-emissions target which means businesses have to change the way they operate. But many SMEs already have.

The Good Work Plan: What the government needs to consider

January 28, 2019

By Pooja Dasgupta and Beth Hale

The government will unveil plans to improve workers” rights and bolster the power of agencies to enforce labour market standards. But what will they need to be aware of and what impact will this news have.

Late payments: SMEs don’t want favourable treatment, just fair treatment

December 13, 2018

By Charlie Mullins

One of the biggest threats to startups and small businesses remains that of late payment, says Charlie Mullins.

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