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Reform of the R&D tax relief system
The UK government has announced significant reforms to its research and development (R&D) tax credit system.
Increase in maximum taxi fares
New taxi fare rates to apply from 5 December 2023 to address the challenge of taxi availability.
UK delegation to Kidscreen Summit
Join the UK delegation at the Kidscreen Summit in San Diego.
File your company accounts early this December to avoid a penalty
All limited companies, whether they trade or not, must deliver accounts to Companies House each year.
Funding for digital supply chain innovation
Up to £100,000 is available for tech solution providers to address critical supply chain challenges across textiles, farming, hydrogen, food and automotive sectors.
Horizon Europe Guarantee scheme
The UK guarantee scheme will be extended to cover all calls under Work Programme 2023.
UK officially rejoins Horizon Europe
On 4 December 2023, the UK signed an agreement with the European Union finalising association to Horizon Europe and Copernicus programmes.
Allowing time off work
When staff have a statutory right to time off, when it must be paid, and how to deal with discretionary requests.
Time off work for training and certain job-related duties and activities
Time off for training for those to be made redundant, union and safety representatives, and pension scheme trustees.
Who has the right to time off work and when is it paid?
Time off for trade union work, TUPE consultation, pension scheme, and public duties is a paid, statutory requirement.
Time off work for information and consultation purposes
Time off to be a representative in redundancy and transfer situations, and to attend information and consultation meetings.
Time off work for personal commitments and emergencies
An employee's right to unpaid time off to look after dependants in an emergency, discretionary and extended leave.
Time off for public and judicial service and duties
Time off rights for employees taking part in activities relating to public bodies and the legal system.
Statutory time off work for parental reasons
Time off for maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental leave or parental leave, and time off for pregnant employees.
Assured Skills: delivering skilled employees through pre-employment training programmes
The Assured Skills programme offers you the chance to recruit high quality individuals who are 'job ready'.
Get a free Export Health Check for your business
Complete the Export Health Check tool to assess your existing exporting capability.
Employees working from home
The key issues to consider if you decide that working from home is a possibility for your business.
Paid and unpaid statutory time-off rights for workers
Information detailing whether you are legally obliged to pay an employee for time off.
Advantages of managing your staff's time off work
The benefits of allowing discretionary time off work, having a time-off policy and considering flexible working.
Advantages and disadvantages of employees working at home
Key advantages and disadvantages of home working - from productivity boosts to problems monitoring performance.