What Tariffs Actually Do to an Economy
The US average effective tariff rate climbed to its highest level since the 1930s in 2025 under sweeping new duties. Here is what economics…
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The Rise of the Gig Economy: Benefits, Risks and Rights
The 2021 Supreme Court ruling that Uber drivers are workers reshaped UK gig-economy rights. With the Employment Rights Bill progressing…
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How to Write a Job Description That Attracts the Right People
A practical guide to writing job descriptions that attract strong, suitable candidates: the structure to follow, the must-have sections…
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China-UK Trade in 2026: Navigating an Uneasy Relationship
As diplomatic tensions simmer and supply chains shift, the United Kingdom's trade relationship with China in 2026 defies easy…
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Contractor vs Employee: Key Differences for Businesses
A practical UK guide to the differences between contractors and employees: rights, tax, cost and control, plus when each option makes sense…
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IR35 Explained: Off-Payroll Working Rules
A plain-English guide to IR35, the UK's off-payroll working rules: what 'inside' and 'outside' IR35 mean, the tests that decide status, and…
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Business Rates Explained
A clear UK guide to business rates: what they are, how they are calculated from rateable value and the multiplier, the main reliefs…
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The Hidden Costs of Running a Small Business in the UK
The April 2025 rise in employer National Insurance to 15% caught many small firms out. Beyond the obvious overheads, here are the costs…
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Business Grants in the UK: How to Find and Win Them
A practical UK guide to business grants: what they are, the main types, where to search for funding you do not repay, and how to write an…
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