Going back a decade, cyber security was more buzzword than actionable steps for SMEs. Yet in 2026, 43% of SME businesses (over 600,000) reported a cyber attack1. It is high on the risk register for many business leaders and is the reason we've taken considerable steps to ensure Clipper Contracting Group remains one of the most secure companies in our space. From Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) to protecting every log-in with 2FA, we have always given cyber security the r

Some of you may have heard that the Chancellor Rachel Reeves has made some temporary changes to mileage allowances as of Thursday 21st May. The previous relief rate for the last tax year was 45p per mile under 10,000 with it decreasing to 25p per mile for anything above 10,000 miles. This has now been increased to 55p per mile; the price per mile over 10,000 miles will still be 25p. The change to the rate has been altered so it can be backdated to the start of the tax year, m

The Government has launched a consultation that could fundamentally reshape how temporary staffing works in the UK. Published on 2 June 2026, Make Work Pay: Ending One-Sided Flexibility – Reforms of Zero Hours and Similar Contracts sets out proposals to implement three new workers' rights under the Employment Rights Act 2025 (which received Royal Assent on 18 December 2025). The consultation closes on 25 August 2026, and the industry needs to be fully engaged. For those of u