The Government has released draft legislation which will ease the tax rules for many divorcing couples from April 2023. The changes follow recommendations made by the Office of Tax Simplification (OTS) in May 2021. What are the proposed changes to tax rules...
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UK automotive manufacturing improves sustainability
The latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) demonstrate that the UK carbon footprint in automotive manufacturing has decreased to its lowest level on record as CO2 emissions fall by 11.2% in 2021 compared to 2020. Automotive...
How can landlords attract higher paying tenants?
Introduction By 2025 more than 50% of 20-39 year-olds are expecting to be living in a privately rented rental property across the UK as the rise of ‘Generation Rent’ continues. Furthermore, as the rental market continues to grow, so does the competition with new...
Most UK manufacturers are aiming to grow their business
Introduction According to a survey conducted by the manufacturing trade body Make UK, 52% of UK manufacturers plan to grow their business during the next five years by over 20%. If manufacturing output for UK GDP increased from 10% to 15% this year, this could result...
Government launches ‘Generation Logistics’ to address skills shortage
The government has launched a campaign called ‘Generation Logistics’, which will be an industry-led recruitment and awareness campaign supported by the government to help address the skills shortage in the transport and logistics sector. Why has the government...
Manufacturing trade bodies call for immediate financial support
Introduction Earlier this year the chancellor announced that he would offer support to the manufacturing sector this autumn. However, manufacturing trade bodies such as Make UK have said that support is needed before the summer parliamentary recess. Make UK has given...