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Employment news for UK SMEs, including pay, recruitment, workplace rules, skills and managing a smaller team.
Small employers are being encouraged to review how they support colleagues affected by pregnancy loss, ahead of new bereavement leave rights planned for April 2027. Miscarriage UK has contacted BritishSME to share practical guidance and…
Careers advisers are moving into DWP in England. Small firms can update staff signposting and use the separate employer service for vacancy support.
Wales needs thousands more construction workers while training schemes face heavy demand. Small employers should assess skills gaps, supervision capacity and local training links now.
Criminals are using convincing recruitment approaches and bogus interview software. Here are five checks small employers can use to protect candidates, staff and their reputation.
HMRC has warned about payslip and CIS deduction fraud. Here are practical checks for small employers, agencies and businesses using contractors.
A proposed 30% wage rebate has renewed debate about apprenticeship costs. Here is what UK small employers can claim now and what remains only a proposal.
UK job vacancies have fallen to their lowest level in more than five years as smaller firms pull back on recruitment. Here is how SMEs can respond without losing future capability.
HMRC has published new guidance for employers with short-term overseas workers in the UK. Here are the PAYE, National Insurance and record-keeping checks small firms should make.
Visible tattoos are increasingly common, but inconsistent workplace rules can restrict hiring. Here is a practical policy check for UK small employers.
More than 100 UK research businesses can now support eligible international scientists and engineers through an expanded Global Talent visa pathway.
