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Bank 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.
Read MoreImportant Update: New Digital Service for Veterinary SICs
11th Jul 2024 | Posted by:Starting 15 July 2024, all Special Import Certificate (SIC) applications must be submitted through a newly launched digital service.
Read MoreCould employee ownership be the answer for your business?
4th Jul 2024 | Posted by:Transitioning to employee ownership is not only a strategic move to secure the future of a business but also a way to foster a more inclusive and motivated workforce.
Read MoreNew rules on distributing tips
4th Jul 2024 | Posted by:On 1 October 2024, the Employment (Allocation of Tips) Act 2023 will come into effect, introducing significant changes to how tips are managed and distributed in the hospitality industry.
Read MoreReminder: P11D form submission deadline rapidly approaching
1st Jul 2024 | Posted by:The deadline – 6 July – for reporting expenses and benefits to HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is rapidly approaching.
Read MoreAre you ready for a cyber attack?
1st Jul 2024 | Posted by:The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) provides an ‘Exercise in a Box’ online tool that can help businesses check how resilient they are to cyber attacks as well as practise their response in a safe environment.
Read MoreBeware of false claims on business rates appeal deadlines
26th Jun 2024 | Posted by:The Valuation Office Agency (VOA) has issued a warning about false claims being made about the deadline for appealing the 2023 list for business rates.
Read MoreInvest in Women Hub launched
24th Jun 2024 | Posted by:If you are a female entrepreneur in the UK, you can now access a new resource designed to help you access the finance you need to start, grow, and scale your business.
Read MoreBuying a second home: what should you think about?
24th Jun 2024 | Posted by:As accountants, we are often asked about the financial and tax implications of buying a second home.
Read MoreMore indicators of a cut in interest rates to come
10th Jun 2024 | Posted by:The Bank of Canada announced a cut of a quarter of a percentage point to its key interest rate last week, bringing the rate down to 4.75%.
Read MoreReport Employee Benefits on Form P11d by 6 July
7th Jun 2024 | Posted by:P11d forms for reporting expenses and benefits in kind provided to employees and directors in 2023/24 need to be submitted by 6 July 2024.
Read MoreNavigating GDPR
7th Jun 2024 | Posted by:The General Data Protection Regulation impacts business worldwide.
Read MoreFinancing business asset purchases: Lease, Contract Hire or Hire Purchase?
3rd Jun 2024 | Posted by:Choosing how to finance your new asset doesn’t have to be complicated. By considering your businesses cash flow, how long you’ll need the asset, and whether ownership matters, you can pick the best option for you.
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