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Starting from 1 April 2023 until 31 March 2026, UK corporations can benefit from a significant tax advantage. Full expensing allows a complete first-year tax deduction on qualifying plant or machin … read more

In food safety and waste reduction, decoding the labels of "best before" and "use-by" dates is crucial for businesses. These dates are essential in preventing bacterial contamination and preserving pr … read more

A light-hearted joke with colleagues can often be a part of everyday work life in the professional environment. However, there's a thin line where casual banter can cross over into workplace bullyi … read more

Zero-hours contracts are frequently discussed, blending flexibility with significant challenges. These contracts, without guaranteed hours, fluctuate in workload and are divided into two categories … read more

The UK is undergoing significant changes in food recycling regulations, impacting businesses across England, Wales, and Scotland. On 21 October 2023, the Department for Environment, Food and Rur … read more

New government regulations are set to ensure freelancers and gig economy workers using digital platforms are tax compliant. This follows the Spring Budget 2021 announcement, which proposed adopting … read more

In the UK, no specific laws govern dress codes and uniforms in the workplace. Employers have the discretion to implement dress code policies, but they must ensure these policies do not discriminate … read more

Owen's Law represents a pivotal movement in food safety, championing restaurants' need to display allergen information on their primary menus prominently. The catalyst for this movement was the hea … read more

You may be eligible for relief on your business rates as a small business. These are handled differently in each of the UK's countries, so this article will provide a general guide to what they are … read more

In light of allegations of fraud within the meat sector, the food safety regulator is examining measures to curtail criminal undertakings within the food sector. The food safety regulator has … read more

It seems a matter of common sense today that hazardous substances like arsenic, lead, and mercury should be strictly off the menu. Yet, journey back two millennia, and Roman scholars would be sippi … read more

On a mission to cut carbon emissions and become a zero waste nation by 2050, the Welsh government is getting tough on workplace recycling and introducing new legislation requiring stricter segregat … read more

Since 1st October 2021, new legislation has required all food businesses to clearly label pre-packed foods for direct sale with full ingredient and allergen information. It followed the tragic de … read more

A ban on some single-use plastic products came into force across England on Sunday 1st October and, although many fish and chip shops had the forethought to eliminate them from their businesses wel … read more