New EU Regulation Threatens UK Beef Exports The UK beef industry faces a significant challenge as the European Union’s new Deforestation Regulation comes into effect on 1 January 2025. This legislation requires all beef exports to meet stringent supply chain checks, ensuring they are free from deforestation and comply with […]
Monthly Archives: November 2024
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Livestock Numbers in England Fall to Record Lows The most recent livestock population survey by Defra reveals significant declines across cattle, sheep, and pig populations in England over the 12 months to June 2024. These reductions highlight the pressures farmers are facing from financial challenges, environmental changes, and market dynamics. […]
Blog, National Insurance, Pay, PAYE, Payroll
Increase to Employer NIC costs – what’s the impact on your business?
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Significant changes to employment taxes were outlined in the recent Autumn 2025 Budget concerning the Employer National Insurance Contributions (NIC), the reduction of the ‘Secondary Threshold’ (ST) as well as Employment Allowance adjustments. Starting in April 2025, and compounded by the increase to the National Minimum Wage and National Living […]
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A new B Local initiative has launched in the North East to support the growing network of B Corporations in the region and to promote the benefits of being a ‘business as a force for good’. B Locals are place-based communities of people using business as a force for […]