'Disappointing' take-up of new Junior ISAs

Take-up of the new Junior Individual Savings Account (JISA) has proved ‘disappointing’, with the number of accounts opened falling far below HMRC’s initial predictions.  To find out more, read the article on our website.

Pension auto-enrolment 'will stop the savings slump'

The new pension auto-enrolment regulations will act to reverse the current slump in pension savings, according to Pensions Minister Steve Webb.  Find out more on our website.

2012 Olympics will showcase 'the best of Britain'

As the London 2012 Olympics get underway, the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has highlighted the Games as an opportunity to showcase the ‘best of Britain’ and provide a much-needed boost for British business.  Read the rest of the article here.  Bourner Bullock are open as usual during the Olympics.  Click here to find out more.

Business groups give mixed reactions to latest fall in GDP

Business groups have given mixed initial reactions to the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), which suggest that the UK economy contracted by 0.7% in the second quarter of 2012.  Find out more on our website.

‘Steady fall’ in sickness absence levels

The number of days lost to sickness absence in the UK has fallen over the past five years, according to a new report.  To find out more, read the article here.

Government sets out new strategy for UK payments

The Government has launched a consultation on the future regulation and governance of the payments industry after the Payments Council failed to find a suitable alternative to cheques.  Find out more on our website.

Businesses enjoy extended Sunday trading hours

Sunday trading laws have been suspended for the duration of the Olympic and Paralympic games, in a bid to boost businesses across England and Wales.  Find out more and read the article on our website.  Bourner Bullock will be open as usual during the Olympic and Paralympic games.  For more information about travelling to our office during this time, visit our Olympics page.

Government plans to cut red tape to revive UK High Streets

The Government has announced plans to cut red tape in a bid to revitalise the UK’s troubled High Streets.  Find out more and read the article here.

UK unemployment falls to 2.58 million

The number of people out of work fell by 65,000 to 2.58 million in the three months to May, latest statistics have shown.  Click here to read the article.

Scrap plans to charge small firms for health and safety inspections, urges FPB

One of the UK’s leading business groups is urging the Government to consider scrapping plans to force small businesses to pay for their own health and safety inspections.  Find out more on our website.