News Archive
Queen’s Speech 2013: Changes to National Insurance contributions ahead
16/05/2013
On 8 May 2013 the Queen’s Speech announced a new National Insurance Contributions Bill “to introduce a new Employment Allowance to support jobs and help small businesses.” The Bill proposes to: Reduce employer NICs from April 2013 by giving every business and ... Read more...
ICO undertaking an internet sweep
07/05/2013
The Information Commissioner’s Office is taking part in a global internet scanning exercise examining privacy policies on some of the World’s most popular websites. The ICO will be looking at the websites of 250 UK based companies to determine whether they contain ... Read more...
Litigants warned to comply with court rules or face the consequences
02/05/2013
Master of the Rolls, Lord Dyson, has warned litigants that with the amendments to the Civil Procedure Rules which came into effect on 1 April 2013 the Courts are to adopt a tough new approach to non-compliance with the Rules. The Judiciary ... Read more...
Government looks to help the local Pub
01/05/2013
It is sadly now common place to see pubs struggling to keep trading and many have either shut their doors and stand empty or have transformed into accommodation for other businesses. There is some good news for those running pubs who are ... Read more...
Lose it like an Egyptian!
30/04/2013
Many congratulations to Paris Smith Business Club member, Penny Mallory, who has had her product featured recently in the national press. Penny who is a former world renowned rally car driver, has created a special adjustable waist cord, to help those of ... Read more...
AFC Bournemouth strike further deal with renowned legal firm Paris Smith
29/04/2013
Long term legal partners Paris Smith have been unveiled as shirt sponsors for the AFC Bournemouth Academy’s under 14 and 15 teams. Paris Smith has been providing employment law advice to the club for the past eight years, and now the relationship ... Read more...
Funding for lending scheme extended
29/04/2013
The government has announced that it has extended its Funding For Lending Scheme until January 2015, increasing the incentives available to banks and other lenders to lend to small companies. The scheme offers funding to lenders at below market rate in return ... Read more...
Help to buy scheme working
29/04/2013
Recent interim management statements from Taylor Wimpey and Redrow Plc both indicate that interest in the housing market has been buoyed by the introduction of the government’s Help to Buy Scheme. The report from Redrow states The launch of the 20% interest ... Read more...
Cyber security breaches continue to increase
25/04/2013
A survey undertaken by BIS has found that 87% of small businesses experienced a security breach in 2012. This is a rise of 10% from 2011. In response, the government has extended a scheme to allow SMEs to bid for up to ... Read more...
Trading Standards to take lead enforcement role in consumer law
22/04/2013
Trading standards has now taken over from the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) to become the primary enforcer of consumer protection legislation. As a result of recent legislative changes, since 28 March 2013, the OFT shares with other enforcement bodies a duty ... Read more...
