Author: Perry

The upcoming Renters’ Rights Bill is prompting tenants to quit their tenancies via early surrender agreements, Propertymark’s former president Greg Tsuman has said. The Bill will end fixed term tenancies, enabling tenants to leave by simply serving two months’ notice, whilst landlords will have to give a valid reason if they want their property back. An early surrender agreement is what’s currently in place, and it enables a tenant to quit a fixed-term tenancy, provided the landlord agrees, without paying rent for the remainder of the term. A number of tenants are mistakenly thinking the Bill has already passed and…

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30 April, 2025 6 min read Share Copy Link Copied Most businesses offer their customers the convenience of buying on credit. That’s great for sales, but it also means you need a solid process in place to make sure you actually see that money. Good accounts receivable (AR) management helps you stay on top of payments, while building better customer relationships. In this post, we’ll answer a key question: is accounts receivable an asset or a liability? We’ll also explain why AR is so essential to your company’s financial health. Then stick with us for some practical tips on how…

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The UK has cut the ribbon on a pioneering electron beam (E-Beam) lithography facility to build the semiconductor chips of the future. What makes this special? It’s the first of its kind in Europe, and only the second facility like it on the planet—the other being in Japan. So, what’s the big deal about E-Beam lithography? Imagine trying to draw incredibly complex patterns, but thousands of times smaller than a human hair. That’s essentially what this technology does, using a focused beam of tiny electrons. Such precision is vital for designing the microscopic components inside the chips that run everything…

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In the weeks after the re-election of Donald Trump, the bosses of America’s tech giants worked hard to ingratiate themselves with the returning president, congratulating him publicly and dutifully turning up to his inauguration. Mark Zuckerberg, the boss of Meta, gushed that it was nice to have an administration that was “proud” of America’s tech champions. Source link

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Taurus and Figment announced a partnership to enable institutional staking for major global banks. Crypto staking may soon be coming to major TradFi banks. On Tuesday, April 29, crypto custody company Taurus and staking service Figment partnered to enable banks to easily stake Ethereum (ETH), Solana (SOL), among others. Notably, banks that hold Ethereum, Solana, or other proof-of-stake tokens on Taurus custody can now earn staking rewards on their assets. What’s more, they can do this within the Taurus PROTECT platform for crypto custody, while also retaining full ownership over their funds. “This collaboration leverages both companies’ experience working with…

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A relaxation in how lenders assess mortgage affordability should serve to boost buying power by between 15-20%, Zoopla has predicted in its UK House Price Index. The average 5-year fixed rate mortgage costs around 4.5% today, but many lenders still stress test at between 8-9%. If they return to 6-7% that would give more buyers a route into the market. Zoopla reckoned the Bank of England is likely to lower the base rate at least one more time this year from its current level of 4.5%. Despite this being possible, economic uncertainty triggered by US President Donald Trump’s on-off tariffs…

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23 April 2025 We’re a few weeks into the new tax year, and for many small businesses, the effects of recent fiscal changes are starting to take off. Employer National Insurance (NI) has risen from 13.8% to 15%, and the secondary threshold has dropped to £5,000, leading to ballooning payroll costs. Coupled with increases in National Minimum and Living Wage rates, these developments are sending employment expenses sky-high, presenting significant challenges for business owners.  That’s where you come in. As an accountant or bookkeeper, you’re in the best position to help your clients understand the impact and take practical steps…

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