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The lack of mental health professionals is leaving staff at ‘near breaking point’. A study has highlighted what has been described as a ‘dire shortage’ of mental health professionals, leading to a call for hospitals and other organisations in the healthcare sector to assess their staffing solutions if the current …

Hiring conditions improved at the end of 2019, according to the latest KPMG and REC UK Report on Jobs. For the first time in a year, permanent staff appointments increased at the end of the year, with temporary billings also picking up from November too. Although rates of expansion were …

Research conducted by the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) reveals the business community believes the tax system is “fundamentally unfair,” and called for more support. The BCC conducted an online survey of more than 1,000 UK firms between 28 January and 11 February, with 96% of participants identifying as SMEs. …

HMRC has opened a second consultation on the implementation of IR35 contractor reforms. Under the reforms, any organisations in the private sector hiring off-payroll contractors will also be responsible for handling any tax status disputes. Due for implementation in April 2020, IR35 reforms will mean the organisations hiring these contractors …

The government’s SME Action Plan has been unveiled, which will unlock greater opportunities for small businesses to win government contracts. By 2022, the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) will spend £35 million more with SMEs as part of promises made in the SME Action Plan. Unveiled by …

Businesses in the UK – and in particular, small firms – must do more to protect from cyber security breaches. The data from the Cyber Security Breaches reveals a worrying lack of planning for any potential hacking. According to the available information, 43% of businesses experienced a breach in cyber …

Almost two thirds of businesses are in favour of the government’s Making Tax Digital scheme, but feel more help is still needed. Making Tax Digital will form a major part of government plans to help businesses get their tax right and keep on top of their affairs, ensuring the HMRC …