HMRC U-turns on its double cab pickups tax decision
HMRC surprised all taxpayers who own a double cab pickup as a company vehicle on 12 February by announcing that these vehicles would be classified…
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How to prepare for business succession
The pandemic and lockdowns would have had many businesses considering the future and what may happen if they become ill or incapacitated or what happens…
Continue readingGrow your business with these top tips
Anyone can start a business but not everyone can grow a business into a flourishing enterprise. If you want your business to flourish, some key…
Continue readingNational Insurance thresholds are changing – Are you ready?
From 6 July 2022, the Primary Threshold (PT) for National insurance will increase to £12,570. This is the threshold at which employees begin paying National…
Continue readingOctober: the last month to handle CJRS claims
As the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS), otherwise known as the furlough scheme, ended on 30 September 2021, October marks the last month in which…
Continue readingCompany insolvencies: over 8,700 chain stores have closed
Recent research shows that in 2021, over 8,700 chain stores have closed due to the major shift in online shopping - partly caused by the…
Continue readingFinal furlough figures published before end of scheme
As the furlough scheme comes to an end, the latest figures have revealed that almost 12 million workers in England, Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland…
Continue readingFile Companies House accounts online to avoid delays, businesses told
Businesses have been urged to file Companies House accounts online as coronavirus disruption continues to significantly delay processing times. (more…)
Continue readingStaff shortages leave food manufacturers looking for inmates to cover work
Food manufacturers in desperate need of workers are pleading for the UK Government to enable the companies to use prisoners to solve the staff shortage…
Continue readingGood news on jobs and growth a boost for business
The UK economy has had two major boosts this week with growth in the economy and in the jobs market, according to figures from the…
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