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Employers now have less than a month to prepare for new sexual harassment prevention laws being introduced from 26 October. With several high-profile cases of sexual harassment in the workplace currently hitting headlines, RSM UK says firms should take all possible measures to protect workers and ensure compliance with the Worker Protection Act. 

Sheena McGuinness, head of renewables and cleantech at RSM UK reacts to the latest SMMT new registration data: “Positive to see battery electric vehicle sales hit a new monthly record up 24.4% due to unprecedented manufacturer discounting and an uptick in fleet growth."

RSM’s Belfast team has relocated to The Ewart – a 17-storey office space in Belfast city centre. 

Commenting on the latest CIPS UK Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index which has decreased slightly to 51.5 from 52.5, Mike Thornton, national head of manufacturing at RSM UK, said: “The manufacturing PMI saw a slight monthly dip in September to 51.5, following August’s rise to a 26-month high. However, the headline figure remained above 50 for the fifth consecutive month, indicative that growth is steady but not stellar. 

Leading audit, tax and consulting firm RSM UK has announced 24 new promotions to director - demonstrating the firm’s ongoing commitment to growing and developing talent from within its own ranks. 

As the Budget looms, RSM UK is calling on the government to consider the long-term impact of any potential changes to pensions, and warns against making short term gains which could jeopardise future market stability. 

The government has published the Q2 Energy Trends data which shows a reduction in energy use with a fall of 0.9% in demand between April-July 2024.

Leading audit, tax and consulting firm RSM UK has provided sell-side advice on the sale of Townsend Music to Dutch distributor and vinyl producer, Artone. 

The latest ONS figures show retail sales volumes increased by 1% in August, driven by clothing and footwear (2.9%), food sales (1.8%) and household goods (0.6%).