Chris Walton explains how the 2029 salary sacrifice reforms could significantly increase employer National Insurance costs, forcing businesses to rethink remuneration strategies.
Shawbrook’s latest Home A-Loan report finds that while mortgage rejection rates for self-employed borrowers are falling, many continue to face obstacles despite strong credit histories.
Nearly half of UK SMEs plan to upskill existing staff in 2025, according to Shawbrook research, as firms adapt to recruitment challenges.
Almost eight in 10 (78%) of SMEs said they worried about inflation and the cost of living, an increase from 69% in 2024.
Shawbrook research reveals SME support for tax freezes and apprenticeship reforms, but urges more action on skills, red tape and R&D investment.