Finance
British workers spend nearly £1bn of their own money on GenAI for work, landmark Deloitte research finds
The UK's largest survey of workplace AI adoption, based on responses from 25,000 workers, finds employees are spending an estimated £958 million annually on GenAI tools they use for work;Two-thirds of British workers have used GenAI tools for work;Nearly a third of GenAI users in the UK...
Still running Windows 10? – Why you’re putting your business at risk
Windows 10 reached the end of Microsoft support in October last year, which means – unless you’re splashing out on ESU – it no longer gets essential security updates. The computers still work, but any new weakness found in Windows 10 will never be fixed, which makes them easi...
HMRC consults on changes to self-assessment tax payments
A new HMRC consultation paper is concerning news if you make self-assessment tax payments on account. ...
‘We never thought an opportunity like this would be possible for us’: family takes step towards their ‘forever home’ after Rent to Home win
A family of four has moved into The Cambridge Building Society’s rental property in Northstowe after being selected at random in its Rent to Home ballot. ...
Dragon Boat teams smash fundraising target with £50,000+ raised for new Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital
This year's Cambridge Dragon Boat Festival saw a day of firsts, a day of celebrations and a day of coming together to remember why everyone involved was taking part.At what marked the festival's 20th year, the 43 teams that took part smashed the £50,000 target, currently £52,500 and ris...
Cambridge Index advances 0.9%
The Cambridge Index advanced 225.0 points or 0.9% to close at 26,686.1, as six out of the top ten index heavyweights posted weekly gains in their share price. ...
SBC Board appoints Andrew Waters as Chief Executive Officer
The Board of SBC is delighted to announce the promotion of Andrew Waters from his current position of Chief Financial Officer and Interim CEO to the position of Chief Executive Officer. ...
HMRC mileage rates rise to 55p
One element of the former Chancellor’s ‘Great British Summer Saving’ package was an increase in tax-free mileage rates.What are HMRC mileage rates?There is a curious divide in the way in which HMRC deals with cars used by employees for business: ...
A guide to pension death benefits
In most cases, pension death benefits can be passed on to a person, organisation or entity after you pass away. This guide explains what could happen to your pension in the event of your death.Your pension may be passed on to someone you choose, but it does not always work in the same w...
Inheritance tax on pensions | why executors need to prepare for the 2027 changes
HMRC has published fresh information on the mechanics of collecting inheritance tax (IHT) on pensions. ...