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April 8, 2026

Is Vibe Coding the Future?

The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has published a blog post exploring the potential for ‘vibe coding’ replacing the Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) business model. While not suggesting that vibe coding is ready to take over now, they conclude that vibe coding is following a pattern similar to cloud adoption 20 years ago.

April 7, 2026

Mental Health: A Key Reason for Sickness Absence

A new YouGov survey commissioned by Acas shows that almost one in three employers are finding that stress, anxiety, depression or other mental health problems are a reason that staff give for sickness absence.

November 12, 2025

Reminder: Companies House Identity Verification Becomes Mandatory from 18 November 2025

From 18 November 2025, identity verification with Companies House will start to be required for company directors and People with Significant Control (PSCs). The measure is intended to improve the reliability of information on the UK’s company register and support efforts to reduce economic crime.

November 10, 2025

Budget Speculation: Are Tax Rises Looming?

The Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, gave a surprise ‘pre-Budget’ speech last week that appeared to pave the way for tax rises in the Budget on 26 November 2025.

November 6, 2025

Is It Time to Prepare Your Self-Assessment Tax Return?

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has been reminding taxpayers that there are now fewer than 100 days left to file their tax return and pay any tax due for the 2024-25 tax year.

November 5, 2025

Directors’ Report Requirement to Be Removed

As part of its move to reduce ‘red tape’ and aid business growth, the government has announced plans to remove the requirement for companies to include a directors’ report as part of their annual accounts.

November 3, 2025

ICO Consultation Opens on New Email and Text Marketing Rules for Charities

The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has launched a consultation on how charities can make use of new rules that will allow greater use of electronic marketing in contacting their supporters.

October 30, 2025

Government strengthens regulators’ duty to support business growth

The government has announced a major shake-up in how UK regulators operate, aiming to make them more accountable and more focused on supporting business growth.

October 29, 2025

Bridging Generational Gaps: How to Build a Better Workplace for Everyone

Conversations about Generation Z (those born roughly after 1996) and the workplace tend to generate headlines - perhaps even blaming younger workers for disrupting the traditional norms of office culture.

October 27, 2025

Government borrowing rises in September - what it could mean for businesses ahead of the Budget

Official figures show that UK government borrowing reached £20.2 billion in September - the highest for the month in five years. The figures, released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS), underline the financial pressures facing the Chancellor as preparations continue for next month’s Budget.