For a 5-day week worker, the entitlement is 5.6 paid weeks or 28 days per annum which can include public holidays. In the case of 6 days per week workers, it is capped at the 28 days. It is calculated from the first day of employment. For those working less than a...
STARTING A FOOD BUSINESS? When you start a new food business or take over an existing business, you must register with your local authority. You should do this at least 28 days before food operations start. This applies to food businesses trading: from physical...
How to Distinguish Between a Budget and a Business Plan Budget In simple terms a budget is a financial forecast for you to use internally as a base point against which future results can be measured. It is created based on what you and your team can commit to. It can...
Topping up your state pension – on missing gaps Are you a man born after 6th April 1951 or a woman born after 6th April 1953? If so and, if you have any gaps in your National Insurance record you have a special opportunity to top up contributions back to April...
New Digital Patents service The Intellectual Property Office (IPO) will be launching a new digital patents service soon. The timeline is: September 2023 New patents search service. Spring 2024 Launch of “One IPO” Winter 2025 Further enhancements to One IPO....
