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Sleep-in care workers lose final appeal over minimum wage

Care workers who slept overnight at their workplace were “available for work” rather than “working” and so were not entitled...

Napthens launches charity foundation

We are delighted to announce the launch of the Napthens Foundation, an organisation set up to support causes across the...

I got inspired to make a video about trolls for todays value vid...

Trolls get everywhere...and dealing with them can be hard ...and I'm not talking about the ones with pink fluffy hair!!...

SEISS claims – a quick health check

The pace of the Self-Employed Income Support Scheme (SEISS) roll-out, combined with changes to the rules along the way, could...

Your telephony and broadband services are changing, plan for the changes now.

Broadband services have always been a 'bolt-on' to the voice line due to the evolution of internet technology. First we...

Leaseholders not liable for cost of repairing structural defects

The Court of Appeal has ruled that a group of leaseholders were not responsible for the cost of repairs if...

Giving future generations a fighting chance.... a lifeline in a pandemic!

No one can argue that young people have been adversely affected by the pandemic.  From cancelled GCSE's, moving to a...

Business Commissioner to prioritise crackdown on late payments

The newly appointed Small Business Commissioner is to spearhead a national effort to crack down on late payment of invoices...

IR35: Could you be liable for your contractors’ unpaid tax?

The recent rollout of IR35 tax legislation to the private sector has proved controversial – and confusing! Who will it...

New leadership team for Kendal business networking group

Our Kendal networking group, which has generated more than £665,000 worth of business during the past 12 months, has a...

What is the outlook for SMEs? Practical Guidance for SMEs looking to Futureproof their business

12 months on and we are still feeling the effects of the pandemic and will for some time.  In March,...

Where can I travel?

Following on from the traffic light announcement on Friday, there are 12 countries which fall under the green traffic light....

What can a young person do for your business?

Park House Farms at Heversham just outside Milnthorpe has secured funding for some Kickstart work placements for 16-24 year olds....

Traffic lights

If you're wanting to enjoy views like this in the coming months there are certain things you need to know....

"and it was because...I HAD A GOAL"

"and it was because...I HAD A GOAL" A bit of word association...ready?  "Arnold Schwarzenegger" You know him, but did you...

Cleaner accused of ‘throwing a sicky’ was unfairly dismissed

The Employment Tribunal has ruled that a cleaner was unfairly dismissed after she resigned because her employer accusing her of...

Removing Children from their ‘habitual residence’

Many clients don’t realise that children cannot be removed from the country they habitually reside in without both parents’ consent....

Want to find out about Adventure Travel, and if it's for you?

What do you think when someone says adventure travel? It means different things to different people. It can be doing...

The secret to a healthy working week

The secret to a healthy working week Busy busy? Todays challenge is right up your street.  When was the last...

Engineer too late to claim holiday pay from Pimlico Plumbers

An engineer who won a landmark case that he should be classed as a worker at Pimlico Plumbers has lost...