Blog23rd Nov 2023
Jeremy Hunt delivered his much anticipated Autumn statement yesterday, which was possibly his last opportunity to make changes to taxes and benefits before the next General Election. The Chancellor was under pressure from fellow Conservative party members urging him to…
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No doubt you will have already heard the announcement to increase the National Living Wage (NLW) to £11.44 per hour, amounting to an uplift of almost 10%. This comes after the Government confirmed their acceptance of the recommendations made by…
View moreBlog22nd Nov 2023
What is a Bounce Back Loan? The Bounce Back Loan Scheme (‘BBLS’) was introduced by the Government during the Coronavirus pandemic, with the purpose of helping sole traders and small to medium sized businesses (SMEs) to survive the financial effects…
View moreBlog21st Nov 2023
A lot can change in a year – and after the 2022 Autumn Statement promised wide ranging tax cuts, only for many of the key measures to be swiftly reversed, 2023 could well grab fewer headlines in comparison. Having said…
By Tom Andrew
View moreBlog16th Nov 2023
Norway continues to be an attractive place for companies in the UK to seek opportunities because of it’s proximity and strong ties with the UK business community. There’s a number of reasons companies and their employees land in Norway. Norway…
View moreBlog13th Nov 2023
If you file your Self-Assessment tax return with HMRC by 30 December, you may be able to have any tax you owe for 2023 collected by a restriction in your tax code for the next tax year commencing on 6…
By Bev Holroyd
View moreBlog10th Nov 2023
To gain the tax advantages of a Furnished Holiday Let (FHL), the property must qualify, and HMRC have a series of qualifying conditions which must be met. If the criteria is still not met, the property will be treated as…
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If you were asked to think about team effectiveness or a high performing team, one that appears to consistently outperform expectation and work as one pure cohesive unit, what do you think of and why? For me, I instantly think…
View moreBlog2nd Nov 2023
It was Henry Ford, founder of the Ford Motor Company, who is often attributed to the quote “whether you think you can or you think you can’t, you’re right”. It is a succinct yet powerful reminder of the effect that…
View moreBlog1st Nov 2023
Every year, the International Stress Management Association (ISMAUK) runs a campaign to raise awareness of stress around the world and improve the ways in which stress is managed in the workplace and in our personal lives. Stress is the…
View moreBlog24th Oct 2023
Over the last three years, remote and hybrid working have reshaped workplace norms and given employees increased power with regards to flexibility and where they work. A recent report published by CIPD highlights that 83% of organisations have a form…
View moreBlog23rd Oct 2023
In the ever-changing landscape of the UK economy, business owners face a multitude of challenges that demand foresight, strategy, and adaptability in order to maintain success. One of the most valuable tools that savvy business owners can utilise to tackle…
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