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Salary vs dividends: The best way to extract profit in 2025/26
9th Dec 2024 | Posted by:If you trade as a limited company, then you will likely know that balancing salary and dividends is key to extracting profit from your company in the most tax-efficient way.
Read MoreNew reporting requirements for online platforms
9th Dec 2024 | Posted by:New changes come into effect from January 2025 where online platforms, such as eBay and Airbnb, will start sharing some user sales and personal data with HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC).
Read MoreAre you employing seasonal winter staff?
9th Dec 2024 | Posted by:In the run up to the winter holidays, you may be considering taking on additional temporary staff to help with the workload.
Read MoreGet Britain Working White Paper: Reforms to employment support announced
5th Dec 2024 | Posted by:The government has unveiled some significant reforms to employment support, underpinned by a £240 million investment.
Read MoreBusiness rates reforms continue: What it means for you
29th Nov 2024 | Posted by:The government has now published the legislation to deliver the business rates changes announced in the recent Budget
Read MoreHMRC Advisory Fuel Rates for Company Car users from 1 December 2024
27th Nov 2024 | Posted by:HMRC has cut advisory fuel rates for company users of petrol and diesel cars, leaving electric rates unchanged
Read MoreGovernment proposes crackdown on “subscription traps”
27th Nov 2024 | Posted by:The UK Government has launched a consultation to tackle so-called “subscription traps,” aiming to make it easier for consumers to cancel unwanted subscriptions and secure refunds
Read MoreHelp for the high street: New powers for councils
18th Nov 2024 | Posted by:Next month, councils across England will be given new powers to transform high streets by tackling long-term empty shops.
Read MoreMake Work Pay: What are the next steps
18th Nov 2024 | Posted by:Since coming into power, the Labour government has made its Make Work Pay plan a centrepiece of their policies. As a result, we have already seen a number of changes being proposed and implemented.
Read MoreAgricultural and business property relief: What happened in the Budget?
13th Nov 2024 | Posted by:Changes to inheritance tax were announced in the Budget that have caused consternation to farmers and business owners across the UK.
Read MoreFunding granted to small businesses on rural transport projects
13th Nov 2024 | Posted by:The UK government has awarded £1.2 million in funding to small businesses for projects to boost transport links in rural areas.
Read MoreBase rate drops to 4.75%
11th Nov 2024 | Posted by:As had been widely expected, the Bank of England reduced the interest base rate to 4.75% last week.
Read MoreNational Minimum Wage increases for April 2025
5th Nov 2024 | Posted by:The government has announced the new National Minimum Wage (NMW) rates that will apply from 1 April 2025.
Read MoreWhy staying up-to-date with your accounts is essential
5th Nov 2024 | Posted by:In a recent court case, a company director from Bury was sentenced to prison for failing to comply with basic accounting and legal responsibilities.
Read MoreBusinesses count the cost of increases to Employers National Insurance
4th Nov 2024 | Posted by:From 1 April 2025, the rate for Employers National Insurance (NI) will increase from 13.8% to 15%.
Read MoreEmployment Rights Bill progresses and consultations are launched
31st Oct 2024 | Posted by:Following the release of the Employment Rights Bill, its Impact Assessment was published last week showing that the new Bill will have a “positive direct impact on economic growth.”
Read MoreHaving trouble with your banking?
31st Oct 2024 | Posted by:A strong relationship with your bank is a crucial part of the success and stability of your business.
Read MoreWhat will the Budget bring?
21st Oct 2024 | Posted by:With the Budget coming on 30th October, speculation is increasing on what changes will be announced.
Read MoreNew government grants to boost research on AI risks
21st Oct 2024 | Posted by:Researchers in the UK are being offered new funding opportunities to explore ways of making society more resilient to the risks posed by Artificial Intelligence (AI).
Read MoreIs your website compliant with cookie laws?
16th Oct 2024 | Posted by:Is your website giving visitors a fair and informed choice when it comes to how their personal data is used?
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