What Makes a Successful Hybrid Worker and How to Implement This

Hybrid working solutions The recent pandemic has increased employee demand for flexible working practices, although hybrid working isn’t feasible for all businesses, many management teams who can support the scheme remain sceptical about the arrangements of the hybrid option. However, incorporating this into a workplace can improve work-life balance, boost motivation and productivity, and contribute […]

The New Plastic Packaging Tax Explained

  When does this take effect? Effective from the 1st of April 2022 HMRC introduced a new tax on plastic packaging (NPPT) that contains less than 30% recycled content. From April 1st, the tax will be added to all plastic packaging that doesn’t include a minimum of 30% recycled content and will be presented as an uplift in […]

Soaring demand sees Grant Thornton grow Thames Valley due diligence team

Leading business and financial adviser Grant Thornton UK LLP has announced significant growth in its Thames Valley Transaction Advisory Services (TAS) team following a remarkable period of deals activity in the region.   Grant Thornton’s Thames Valley TAS team, which performs due diligence tasks and gives related transaction advice during the acquisition, disposal, refinance or IPO […]

Mid-market looks to invest more in mental health

During Mental Health Awareness Week (9 -13 May) new research from Grant Thornton UK LLP shows that mid-market employers are looking to increase investment in supporting their people’s mental health over the next 12 months.     From the 604 respondents to Grant Thornton’s latest Business Outlook Tracker* survey, around half (47%) intend to increase […]

The Keep It Local Week Campaign Is for Everyone

It’s ‘Keep It Local Week’ between 9-15th May 2022 We’re all familiar with the saying ‘Actions Speak Louder Than Words’, yet it’s so easy to support a cause without actually taking any action.  The idea of buying local is strongly agreed to be a good thing… but too often we default back to the easier […]