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HMRC to receive extra £51 million in phone funding
14th May 2024 | Posted by:The government has announced an extra £51 million in new funding to bring HMRC's phoneline service back up to the published target of 85% of calls to its advisers being answered.
Read MoreWorkWell: £64M Initiative for Workplace Health
13th May 2024 | Posted by:The UK government has announced a new initiative aimed at helping people with health conditions stay in or return to work.
Read MoreInvesting in an Unquoted Trading Company
13th May 2024 | Posted by:If you are considering lending money to, or subscribing for shares in, an unquoted trading company then, like many investments, there is always a risk that you may lose your money.
Read MoreHow to defend your business from email compromise
8th May 2024 | Posted by:Email phishing attacks that target senior leaders and finance personnel in the business are on the increase.
Read MoreHybrid working – what counts as a business journey for tax purposes?
1st May 2024 | Posted by:HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) have updated their guidance on what qualifies as ordinary commuting and private travel for tax purposes to include hybrid or flexible working.
Read MoreAvoiding Business Pitfalls: 7 things you should know
1st May 2024 | Posted by:Recent surveys of UK business owners show us to be under pressure. This is no surprise. As a business owner, you’re constantly juggling multiple responsibilities and facing a myriad of challenges.
Read MoreDon’t get caught out by tax avoidance
1st May 2024 | Posted by:HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) are running a campaign to help people avoid being caught out by tax avoidance schemes. This is particularly relevant to those who are contractors, agency workers, or are working through an umbrella company.
Read MoreUpdated VAT road fuel scale charges from 1 May 2024
23rd Apr 2024 | Posted by:From 1 May 2024, the VAT road fuel scale charges will be updated. The new rates will need to be used from the start of the next VAT accounting period that begins on or after 1 May
Read MoreEmployment Law changes in April
23rd Apr 2024 | Posted by:New employment laws came into force on 6 April 2024 that apply to all businesses.
Read MoreGenerative AI: A potential game-changer for your business
18th Apr 2024 | Posted by:Generative AI can help you unleash your creativity and drive innovation in your business.
Read MoreNew R&D tax relief guidance available
18th Apr 2024 | Posted by:For accounting periods beginning on or after 1 April 2024, a new merged scheme for research and development tax credit comes into force.
Read MoreThinking of buying another business?
11th Apr 2024 | Posted by:What things should you consider before entering a deal to buy another business? In this article we will look at some of the key considerations.
Read MoreAre training costs tax deductible for the self-employed?
11th Apr 2024 | Posted by:HM Revenue & Customs have recently updated and clarified their guidance on training costs paid by the self-employed.
Read MoreGood bookkeeping: A backbone of business success
11th Apr 2024 | Posted by:Regular bookkeeping ensures that your business’ financial transactions are accurately recorded, categorised, and updated regularly.
Read MoreIncrease to small company thresholds
4th Apr 2024 | Posted by:Thresholds based on a company’s accounts and employee numbers determine whether a company is categorised as small or not.
Read MoreMajor reforms to apprenticeships announced
4th Apr 2024 | Posted by:The Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, has announced reforms to apprenticeships that will enable up to 20,000 more apprenticeships and could be especially welcome news to small businesses.
Read MoreCould the VAT Annual Accounting Scheme be good for your business?
3rd Apr 2024 | Posted by:VAT-registered businesses normally submit their VAT returns and payments to HM Revenue and Customs 4 times a year.
Read MoreNew Companies House powers come into force
22nd Mar 2024 | Posted by:New powers for Companies House based on the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (ECCT Act) came into force on 4 March 2024.
Read More2024 – The year of the SME
22nd Mar 2024 | Posted by:Small businesses are the backbone of the UK economy, comprising 99.9% of all businesses and supporting a staggering 27 million jobs across the country
Read More6 April - National insurance cuts – what they mean to your Business
22nd Mar 2024 | Posted by:The Spring Budget further extended the national insurance cuts first announced in last year’s Autumn Statement, bringing good news to all self-employed businesses.
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