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Lessons from Labour's Reprimand on Info Requests
6th Sep 2024 | Posted by:As a business owner or manager, it's important to respond promptly to information requests, especially when it comes to Subject Access Requests (SARs).
Read MoreEvaluating a business idea: A guide for aspiring entrepreneurs
27th Aug 2024 | Posted by:Economic growth creates new market opportunities, making it an ideal time for entrepreneurs to develop and launch innovative business ideas.
Read MoreHMRC advisory fuel rates for company car users from 1 September 2024
23rd Aug 2024 | Posted by:HMRC has published the latest advisory fuel rates (AFR) for company car users, effective from 1 September 2024.
Read MoreRural Businesses Set for Major Broadband Boost
23rd Aug 2024 | Posted by:Rural business owners across Britain are on the cusp of a significant digital transformation, thanks to a landmark deal between the UK Government and Openreach
Read MoreHomebuyers Paid £1.2 Billion in Stamp Duty in July
23rd Aug 2024 | Posted by:According to official figures from HMRC, homebuyers in the UK paid an astonishing £1.2 billion in stamp duty in July 2024
Read MoreUpdated interest rates and repayment thresholds for student loans announced
21st Aug 2024 | Posted by:The latest annual update to Student Loan interest rates was made last week by the Department for Education.
Read MoreDo you want to supercharge your growth?
13th Aug 2024 | Posted by:Small Business Britain has opened registrations for its September instalment of the Small and Mighty Enterprise Programme.
Read MorePitfalls to avoid in making a strategic plan
12th Aug 2024 | Posted by:For businesses, having a strategic plan in place is vital for the long-term success and sustainability of the business.
Read MoreChancellor refuses to rule out increase to capital gains tax
12th Aug 2024 | Posted by:The Chancellor has ruled out raising VAT, income tax rates or National Insurance rates, but this has added speculation on whether other taxes will be increased.
Read MoreAbolishment of Furnished holiday lettings tax regime confirmed
6th Aug 2024 | Posted by:HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) have published draft legislation and a policy paper outlining the proposal for the abolition of the furnished holiday lettings (FHL) tax regime
Read MoreVAT on Amazon Fees from 1 August 2024
6th Aug 2024 | Posted by:From 1 August 2024, selling fees charged by Amazon to UK vendors will be subject to VAT at 20%.
Read MoreChanges to non-domiciled tax status to go ahead
6th Aug 2024 | Posted by:The previous government included plans to end non-domiciled tax status at the Spring Budget and replace it with a 4-year foreign income and gains (FIG) regime
Read MoreBank of England reduces base rate to 5%
5th Aug 2024 | Posted by:As anticipated, the Bank of England reduced their base interest rate on August 1 from 5.25% to 5%.
Read MoreHMRC conducting Business Asset Disposal Relief checks
30th Jul 2024 | Posted by:The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) have reported that HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) are contacting taxpayers they believe may have overclaimed Business Asset Disposal Relief.
Read MoreVAT on school fees from January 2025
30th Jul 2024 | Posted by:As the Chancellor was speaking in the House of Commons the Treasury published draft legislation on VAT for private school fees with forestalling measures from October
Read MoreBusiness group lists five 'key priorities' for removing trade barriers
26th Jul 2024 | Posted by:The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has outlined five 'key priorities' for removing barriers to exporting for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
Read MoreMaking HMRC pay for poor service
23rd Jul 2024 | Posted by:In recent months and years the decline in service standard from HMRC has been notable, but did you know that it is possible to complain about HMRC and even receive compensation?
Read MoreChanges to HMRC Helpline Services for Construction Industry Scheme
19th Jul 2024 | Posted by:HMRC helplines will no longer deal with requests for payment deduction statements (PDS) for the Construction Industry Scheme
Read MoreChancellor’s Speech: What are the Tax and Compliance Implications?
15th Jul 2024 | Posted by:The new Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, has delivered her first speech as Chancell oroutlining her plans for revitalising the UK economy
Read MoreGrowth Guarantee Scheme now open for applications
15th Jul 2024 | Posted by:The successor to the Recovery Loan Scheme, the Growth Guarantee Scheme, has now been launched by British Business Bank.
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