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Azets: Will the additional costs be the straw that breaks the back of some smaller firms? Concern is growing that smaller businesses in Surrey will be particularly affected following the government’s green light over sick pay entitlement from day one

An engaged workforce is proven to drive an increase in profitability, productivity, and quality as well as a reduction in absenteeism. Providing quality and impactful volunteering is one of the best ways to engage your workforce and is an effective

We’re delighted to report that Enigma Strategic Communications, a Surrey-based consultancy specialising in ethical marketing and communications, has been nominated for six county and national SME Business Awards. SME Surrey Business Awards: Best Enterprising Business, Business Person of the Year

Business confidence remains weak following the employer NI rise, with just under half of firms (49%) expecting turnover to increase in the next 12 months The proportion of businesses expecting to put up prices over the next three months eases

Is your business complying amid heightened HMRC scrutiny? Thousands of businesses in Surrrey could potentially face financial penalties for underpaying staff on wages. The latest list published by the government includes 518 businesses in the UK which hadn’t correctly paid

Cooper Parry (CP), the UK’s most progressive professional services group, has acquired the leading specialist management adviser: Liberty Corporate Finance (Liberty). This marks the 14th deal in just over 2 years as CP’s unique challenger spirit drives big firm capability,

If the Government is serious about growth, then it cannot tax business any further, Director General of the BCC, Shevaun Haviland, is set to warn.  At the BCC’s Global Annual Conference 2025, she will unveil new research showing the impact

Young people applying for a job this summer can download the HMRC app for instant access to the tax and salary details they need More than 1.2 million young people aged 25 and under have downloaded the HMRC app to

Access free support and services from the National Cyber Security Centre to keep your business safe Running a business in 2025 involves being online in some capacity. Your business might operate from a physical premises, but if you have an

A Surrey manufacturer is to showcase filter products and solutions for the global pharmaceuticals sector at a major international trade show in Singapore. Team members from Amazon Filters will be at the ISPE Singapore Conference and Exhibition to discuss how

Filing your Self Assessment tax return might not be the first thing on your to-do list, but tackling it early can offer some advantages. By staying ahead of the deadline, you can save time, stress, and even potentially money. Here,

Shevaun Haviland, BCC Director General, has been made a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE). She was awarded her CBE in the King’s Birthday Honours List for 2025 for services to business. Responding to the news of