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Could you be missing out on tax savings?

With the soaring cost of living squeezing pockets, no one wants to be paying more tax than they should be. (more…)

New hospitality champion to help deliver on training and education

While the hospitality industry enjoyed an early summer uplift with the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations getting the tills ringing, recruitment within the sector remains a…

Pay boost for millions as National Insurance threshold rises

Further changes to National Insurance Contributions (NIC) kick in from July this year and will be a welcome boost for most taxpayers who suffered an…

Subcontractors: Be aware of your Construction Industry Scheme obligations

If you work for a contractor, you must be on top of your obligations under the Government’s Construction Industry Scheme (CIS). (more…)

National 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…

‘New deal’ for tenants to be delivered in Renters Reform Bill

The ‘biggest change to rent law in a generation’ will be delivered with the Renters Reform Bill (the Bill). The Government says it says it…

Take action – Loans to small businesses drop to record low

Research from the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) shows that successful applications for finance among members have dropped to the lowest level on record. Conversely,…

Managing costs to offset spiralling inflation – Our top tips for cutting your bills

A leading business organisation has highlighted the problems faced by industry after new figures show a steep rise in business costs. According to figures from…

Be prepared for changes to VAT penalties and VAT interest charges

Changes to charges and penalties applied to late submission of VAT returns will kick in from January next year. For the VAT period starting on…

How hard-pressed SMEs can obtain business support

Small businesses are the lifeblood of the UK economy, but with rapid inflation and other economic headwinds making trade difficult, they can struggle to access…

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