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UK right-to-work checks will become fully digital by 2029, but workers won’t be forced to register for a digital ID. The change follows public concern and aims to tackle illegal working while keeping verification flexible.

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Digital right to work checks will be mandatory, ID optional - Makesworth Milton Keynes It appears that the government has backtracked on plans to require workers to register with its new digital ID programme to prove their right to work in the UK. While […]

🚨 The ICO has warned about rising privacy risks as agentic AI develops into personal assistants that can shop, track deals, and make decisions for users. Convenient—but what about your data and spending habits?

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ICO Report Highlights Privacy Risks of Agentic AI The ICO has published a report on agentic AI and its future role as digital assistants and shopping agents, highlighting major privacy and data protection concerns.

The NCSC has launched a free Cyber Action Toolkit to help small businesses strengthen their cyber security with simple, practical steps. Designed for businesses without in-house IT teams or big budgets, the toolkit makes cyber protection easy to understand and quick to implement. No business is too small to stay secure.

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NCSC Launches Free Cyber Action Toolkit to Help Businesses Boost Security - Makesworth Milton Keynes As previously reported, the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has launched a new free Cyber Action Toolkit to help small businesses strengthen their cyber defences in a simple and affordable […]

HMRC has started sending letters to taxpayers about the upcoming Making Tax Digital rules effective from April 2026. If you’re a sole trader or landlord earning over £50,000, you’ll need to keep digital records and submit quarterly updates using approved software. Even without a letter, you may still be required to comply. Need help choosing software or signing up? Our team is here to support you.

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🚨 Stop! Think Fraud 🚨
With online shopping scams rising during the festive season, the NCSC has launched a new campaign to help protect individuals and small businesses. Last year, over £11.8 million was lost to online shopping fraud.

Stay safe: verify sellers, use 2-step verification, pay securely & watch out for delivery scams.

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🎄 Earning from Christmas crafts or festive market stalls?

HMRC is reminding anyone making over £1,000 from side hustles (2024–25 tax year) to check if they need to register for Self Assessment and file by 31 Jan 2026.

Selling personal items is fine — but profitable sales like handmade gifts or stall trading may be taxable.
Need help? Get in touch for personalised advice!

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HMRC Reminds Seasonal Sellers to Check Tax Obligations - Makesworth Milton Keynes As the festive season approaches, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is urging anyone who earns money from Christmas crafts, seasonal market stalls, or selling festive items to check whether they […]

🚨 CMA Cracks Down on Misleading Online Pricing 🚨

The CMA has launched a major enforcement drive under the DMCCA 2024, reviewing 400+ businesses and investigating hidden fees, drip pricing, and misleading countdown offers. With new powers to issue fines up to 10% of global turnover, businesses selling online must ensure clear and transparent pricing.

👉 Read the full blog to learn what this means for you.
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CMA Launches Major Consumer Protection Drive on Online Pricing - Makesworth Milton Keynes The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has announced a number of actions it is taking to improve price transparency and tackle misleading online sales practices. This is the first major […]

📢 FSCS Deposit Protection Limit Increased to £120,000!
From December, savers and businesses will benefit from a higher protection limit, rising from £85,000 to £120,000. Temporary High Balances also increase to £1.4 million.

Great time to review your cash reserves, banking strategy, and overall financial planning.

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FSCS Deposit Protection Limit to Rise to £120,000 from December - Makesworth Milton Keynes The Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) has confirmed that the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) deposit protection limit will increase from £85,000 to £120,000 from the start of December. The new […]

💰 Could Your Child Be Sitting on £2,000 Without Knowing It?
Over 750,000 young people haven’t claimed their Child Trust Funds, worth an average of £2,242 each! If your children, employees, or apprentices are aged 18–23, they might have money waiting for them.

Use the GOV.UK tool with their NI number and DOB to check in minutes. A quick reminder from you could make a big financial difference.

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Could Your Child Be Sitting on £2,000 Without Knowing It? - Makesworth Milton Keynes New figures show that more than 750,000 young people haven’t claimed their matured Child Trust Funds – savings pots worth an average of £2,242 each. If your children, employees, or […]

🚫 A businessman has been banned for eight years after breaching bankruptcy restrictions by continuing to act as a company director.

This case is a reminder for all business owners — always check directorship eligibility and stay compliant with insolvency laws.

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Businessman Banned 8 Years for Bankruptcy Breach A businessman is banned for 8 years for acting as a director while bankrupt. Learn why compliance with bankruptcy rules matters.

💷 State Pension to Rise by Over £500 from April!

Good news for pensioners! The triple lock means payments will increase by around 4.7%, adding over £500 a year.

But with the tax-free allowance frozen at £12,570 until 2028, more pensioners could soon pay tax on their income.

💡 Plan ahead and review your tax position to make the most of your pension.

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💳 Could the £100 Contactless Limit Soon Disappear?

The FCA is considering raising — or even removing — the £100 limit on contactless card payments. This could mean faster, PIN-free transactions for bigger purchases!

But what about security risks and fraud concerns? 🤔

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