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Nov 08

We live in uncertain times

It is instructive to take a look at the announcements made by government departments on business issues in the last week. In chronological order they are: Essential maintenance to online services UK Hydrographic Office receives Highly Commended STEM Inspiration Award Innovative firms capitalise on emerging technologies Five new business councils... read more →
  • 8 November 2018
Nov 07

Budget feedback

Linked In members will no doubt be aware that there was a budget last week. No prizes if you can remember the most noteworthy tax giveaways. As expected, Brexit uncertainties continue to impede the normal running of government. Mr Hammond was keen to point out that thanks to the hard... read more →
  • 7 November 2018
Oct 31

Ready, steady, go…

On the 24 June 2016, over two years ago, Britain voted to leave the EU. It is interesting to consider that subsequently, 29 March 2017, our government committed us to run the Brexit “marathon” on 29 March 2019, two years later. There is now just four months to go until... read more →
  • 31 October 2018
Oct 31

Now you see it, now you don’t

Dutifully, we watched Philip Hammond deliver his latest Autumn Statement this week, and soaked up his exhortations, thanking the hard working British people for getting us out of the mess left by the previous government, or should that be the banking crisis? Apparently, the end of austerity is in sight,... read more →
  • 31 October 2018
Oct 31

How big is your organisation?

Did you know that if your organisation has 50 or more employees they have certain rights to be informed and consulted about issues at work. For example: Employees must: be told about plans and decisions, be consulted, e.g. give their opinion on changes in working conditions, ask for a formal agreement... read more →
  • 31 October 2018
Oct 29

Time and tide…

HMRC posted a news story on their website a few days ago. Under the intriguing bye line “Don’t let your tax return peck away at you” HMRC confirmed that there were just 100 days left to file a 2017-18 self-assessment tax return. They added: Last year, more than 11 million... read more →
  • 29 October 2018
Oct 18

Action against terrorism

For those of you who are not in the habit of scouring the gov.uk website for newsworthy information, we have reproduced an announcement by the National Counter Terrorism Security Office that outlines their training scheme aimed at reducing attacks and saving lives. If your business is vulnerable to this type... read more →
  • 18 October 2018
Oct 18

Fake emails

In this age of “fake news”, an accusation spoken by folks with perhaps a novel interpretation of the truth, it would seem that the authenticity of communications is drifting into realms where what is real and what is imagined to be real are forming an unintelligible mix. The same would... read more →
  • 18 October 2018
Oct 11

Do HMRC support their customers?

It looks as if the Treasury has diverted all their resources, and much of HMRC’s, to figuring out the fiscal effects of Brexit. For example, prior to 31 July 2018, there were a constant stream on announcements issued on the subject of “money” via the gov.uk website. Since the 31... read more →
  • 11 October 2018
Oct 10

Potential tax incentives for landlords

There has been speculation this past week that Philip Hammond may be considering tax incentives that encourage landlords to sell let property to long-term tenants, thus providing a measure of relief for younger persons who may be unable to afford to join the home ownership club. The idea mooted is... read more →
  • 10 October 2018