Redundancy in 2025: prevention, process and key steps for a smooth transition

2025/26 Tax Card

Keep your bakery running smoothly with BakeCare – the exclusive CBA member benefit for bakery equipment maintenance, repairs, and servicing across the UK. Lower rates, priority call-outs, and nationwide coverage.

The Government’s new Simpler Recycling regulations are set to take effect from March 31, bringing changes that will impact bakeries and other businesses across England. Understanding and preparing for these regulations will be crucial to maintaining compliance and ensuring smooth operations.

Congratulations to Vintage Bakery, CBA member of the month for March.

Congratulations to Haigh’s Bakery, CBA member of the month for February.

Congratulations to B. Thornton & Sons Ltd, CBA member of the month for January.

Congratulations to Fitzbillies, CBA member of the month for December.

The UK government has announced the latest increases to the National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage, following recommendations from the Low Pay Commission (LPC). These new rates will come into effect from April 2025, impacting workers across various age groups and employment types.

Registration for the 33^rd National Doughnut Week is now open! Bakers, cafes, bistros, delicatessens, coffee shops, and small businesses across the UK are invited to join in the fun and showcase their doughnut-making skills and creativity.

Separate Collections will be replaced by the Simpler Recycling reforms on 31 March 2025. Simpler Recycling will initially apply to workplaces in England with 10 or more full time equivalent employees and smaller workplaces from 31 March 2027.

IREKS U.K. Ltd. is pleased to announce that we will be hosting an exclusive CBA member-only visit to our headquarters, the home of IREKS in Germany (Kulmbach).

Are you looking to sharpen your leadership skills, boost productivity, and drive growth in your business? The UK Government’s Help to Grow: Management program is designed to do just that, offering tailored support for SME business leaders.

Businesses report rising costs, including wages, energy, and taxes, creating significant financial pressures and operational challenges.

Member of the Month

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Congratulations to Dina Foods, awarded October member of the month.