The results of Butterfly Conservation’s Big Butterfly Count are in, and while the numbers are a vast improvement on 2024’s record lows, the charity has warned that urgent measures are still needed to reverse long-term decline.| Family Friendly Working
Despite HMRC communication on Making Tax Digital for Income tax I find business owners are unaware of how, when and if it will impact them. From next tax year (26/27) sole traders and landlords with a combined turnover of £50,000 in the tax year 24/25 will be required to submit quarterly reports to HMRC, this is in addition to filing a self assessment tax return. The following year that threshold will fall to £30,000 and the subsequent year £20,000, ultimately covering a significant portio...| Family Friendly Working
Are you worrying about the cost of staying warm this Autumn? If you have kids to feed and keep happy as well it can feel very bleak, but there are things that you can do to offset the increase in prices and earn a little extra that should help.| Family Friendly Working
By Jamie Dobson, author of ‘Visionaries, Rebels and Machines: The story of humanity’s extraordinary journey from electrification to cloudification’. | Family Friendly Working
The everywoman in Technology Awards, the longest-running programme celebrating the tech industry’s most exceptional female talent, are now open for nominations. Women in tech have until 13th October to submit their entries for this prestigious programme, which is free to enter. | Family Friendly Working
The Classic Boat Festival returns to St Katharine Docks on Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 September 2025, marking the 16th edition of London’s premier maritime celebration. This year’s festival promises to be the most spectacular yet, as over 50 beautiful vintage and exquisitely preserved vessels assemble in the historic central and west basins of London’s only central marina.| Family Friendly Working
Joanne Hope, 42, is a mum to three amazing children, one of whom is autistic. She says, “Family is at the heart of everything I do—my children inspire me every day, and my business really grew from wanting to make life easier and more joyful for them.” Joanne runs Diverse MMX, a clothing and accessories brand that combines fashion with function. She designs fidget-friendly clothing and sensory aids that are stylish, bold, and fun—so people can express themselves while also having bui...| Family Friendly Working
Planning for the future is something most people recognise as important, yet many delay making key legal arrangements until circumstances force their hand. Whether it’s preparing a will, managing assets, securing a family home, or dealing with a relationship breakdown, the legal steps we take, or fail to take, can have lasting consequences for those we care about most.| Family Friendly Working
The latest analysis from the Global Payroll Alliance (GPA) reveals that the UK boasts one of the most reliable payroll systems globally, with an average of just one error per 1,000 payslips processed.| Family Friendly Working
The UK government may be celebrating favourable tariffs with the USA and new trade deals with countries outside the EU, but the vast majority of UK small businesses are now focused on the domestic British market to secure growth over the next 12-months, according to new research from Novuna Business Finance.| Family Friendly Working