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Updated Guidance on Work Travel Updated by HMRC

Travelling from home to an employee’s normal workplace does not qualify for tax relief. This is referred to as “ordinary commuting and,...

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WorkWell: A £64 million initiative to support workplace health and well-being

The UK government has announced a new initiative aimed at helping people with health conditions stay in or return to work. The WorkWell...

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New digital service to check your State Pension forecast launched

A new digital service has been launched that makes it easier to check if you have any gaps in your National Insurance (NI) record that...

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Increasing your profit – why it’s not the same as growing sales

The so-called Micawber principle, as stated by Wilkins Micawber in Charles Dickens’ novel David Copperfield, says: “Annual income twenty...

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Financing your business – what should you know?

Growing a business often requires capital. If you don’t have that capital personally or already in the business, then one option is to...

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Employment Law changes from 6 April

New employment laws came into force on 6 April 2024 that apply to all businesses. Here is a brief summary of the changes. Flexible...

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Good bookkeeping: A backbone of business success

Keeping your accounting records up to date can feel like a chore, but when your bookkeeping is kept up to date, you and your business can...

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Are training costs tax deductible for the self-employed?

HMRC have recently updated and clarified their guidance on training costs paid by the self-employed. The general rule for whether the...

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Thinking of buying another business? What due diligence should you consider?

When in business, it’s not uncommon to be approached by another business with a view to you buying the business or entering a partnership...

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Are you or your employees making good use of Tax-Free Childcare?

Tax-Free Childcare is available to working families to help them save on their childcare costs. However, many may not be making use of...

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Shareholder Agreements for limited companies: What you need to know

When there are several shareholders, a new company is being formed, a shareholder wants to pass their shares or pass them to their...

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Major reforms to apprenticeships announced

The Prime Minister has announced reforms to apprenticeships that will enable up to 20,000 more apprenticeships. With effect from April...

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Salary sacrifice: Potentially a win-win strategy for your business and your employees

Business and employees are both constantly looking for ways to optimise their financial strategies. One often overlooked strategy in...

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Spring Budget - Furnished Holiday Lettings regime to be abolished

If you run a holiday let, then you are likely well aware of the useful tax advantages that holiday lets have had for many years. Because...

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Managing hybrid teams

As hybrid working has become more mainstream, managers have had to adapt. The emergence of hybrid teams – a blend of remote and in-office...

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Spring Budget Summary

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Unlocking efficiency and growth: The benefits of Xero/cloud accounting

In business, staying ahead of, or at least up with, the curve is crucial for success. Over recent years, one of the revolutionary tools...

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U-turn on Tax Treatment of Double-cab Pick-up Trucks

HMRC recently announced that from 1 July 2024 major changes relating to the tax treatment of double-cab pick-up trucks would come into...

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Year-End Tax Planning: Maximising benefits for your business

We are now within the final two months of the tax year, and for many businesses, the end of the tax year is also the end of the...

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New powers for Companies House in tackling economic crime

The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act, which received royal assent on October 26, 2023, gives Companies House the power to...

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