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No final decision yet on a digital pound
9th Feb 2024 | Posted by:The Bank of England and HM Treasury have published their response to a consultation on a digital pound that was started in February 2023.
Read MoreHMRC targets undeclared dividend payments
8th Feb 2024 | Posted by:Company directors suspected of earning dividends without declaring their taxable income are being contacted by HMRC
Read MoreSix-month alcohol duty freeze for pubs
5th Feb 2024 | Posted by:A freeze on alcohol duty in pubs announced in the Autumn Statement came into effect from 1 February
Read MoreGet ready for more R & D changes
5th Feb 2024 | Posted by:On top of the major changes to research and development (R&D) tax relief that took effect from 1 April 2023, there are yet more changes that take effect from 1 April 2024.
Read MoreAdapting to Change: Essential Strategies for Business Success
26th Jan 2024 | Posted by:Change is an inevitable facet of the business landscape. Whether prompted by technological advancements, market fluctuations, or internal restructuring, the ability to manage and navigate change effectively is crucial for sustained success
Read MoreInflation up but interest rate cuts still expected
22nd Jan 2024 | Posted by:Inflation figures for December show a small increase to 4% from 3.9% in November.
Read MoreHoliday pay and entitlement reforms
17th Jan 2024 | Posted by:Coming into force from 1 January 2024, the Working Time Regulations, as amended by The Employment Rights (Amendment, Revocation and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2023, introduced reforms that simplify holiday pay and entitlements.
Read MoreCountdown to Self Assessment Deadline 31 January
15th Jan 2024 | Posted by:With just over 2 weeks to go to the Self Assessment deadline, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is urging customers to file their tax return for the 2022 to 2023 tax year.
Read MoreHolidaymakers will be charged Greek climate tax
15th Jan 2024 | Posted by:The Greek government has introduced a climate resilience tax on accommodation booked by tourists, charged on a nightly basis
Read MorePaying tax on cryptoasset transactions
9th Jan 2024 | Posted by:HMRC recently launched a new campaign targeted at crypto investors as part of a crackdown on tax evasion.
Read MoreMinimum wage rates increase from 1 April 2024
9th Jan 2024 | Posted by:Employers should be aware that all minimum wage rates increase on 1 April of each year. For 2024, these increases are substantial. The increases apply to all National Minimum Wage rates and the National Living Wage rate.
Read MoreAI Skills Guide: Unleashing Benefits
8th Jan 2024 | Posted by:Businesses across the UK are to receive new support in unlocking the full potential of AI within their workforce.
Read MoreNew Year Resolutions to Save Tax in 2024
5th Jan 2024 | Posted by:At this time of year, we think about New Year’s resolutions. It is also a good time to start planning your tax affairs before the end of the tax year on 5th April.
Read MoreProtecting Employees from Stress at Work
5th Jan 2024 | Posted by:The Working Minds campaign has been created by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), Britain’s national regulator for workplace health and safety is committed to improving the health of workers.
Read More‘Check your pay’ call to Festive Workers
20th Dec 2023 | Posted by:Festive workers who may be missing out on the National Minimum Wage or National Living Wage are being urged to check their pay.
Read MoreHybrid working is here to stay
19th Dec 2023 | Posted by:Less than 30% of firms expect their workforce to fully return to the workplace over the next five years, according to research by the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC)
Read MoreSalary or Dividend best in 2023/24?
19th Dec 2023 | Posted by:In recent years many accountants have advised their director/shareholder clients that the most tax efficient method of extracting profit from their family company was to pay themselves a low salary, at or around the £12,570 personal allowance, with the balance in dividends.
Read MoreReporting PAYE information in real time – Early Christmas Payments
13th Dec 2023 | Posted by:Some employers pay their employees earlier than usual over the Christmas period.
Read MoreAutumn Finance Bill published
13th Dec 2023 | Posted by:The Autumn Finance Bill 2023 has been published to enshrine tax changes into law.
Read MoreNational Minimum Wage - HMRC Offer Compliance Support to Employers
11th Dec 2023 | Posted by:HMRC has released their December issue of The Employer Bulletin with important updates on the National Minimum Wage and their offer of Compliance Support for employers
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