The end is in sight!
For over a year now we have been working under exceptional circumstances as the country battles with the COVID-19 pandemic.
Fraud and the pandemic
A new helpsheet has been published by CCEW, the Fraud Advisory Panel and others that aims to highlight some of the key areas where charities may be vulnerable to fraud as a consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Charity model accounts
Though there are no changes to the Charity SORP to report on, those preparing charity accounts might be interested to know that the model accounts published by the SORP Committee have been updated.
Budget 2021 - Charities
The Chancellor delivered his Budget speech on 3 March, with an attempt to balance the need to continue providing support to those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, whilst raising taxes to meet the substantial costs that have been incurred in doing so.
COVID-19 – Fourth SEISS grant service now open
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) have opened their online service, allowing eligible self-employed traders to apply for a fourth grant under the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS).
An important role employers play in Defined Benefit Pensions
Employers that push staff into making unsuitable defined benefit transfers should beware the “Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA’s) gaze”, a director at the regulator warns.
Lovewell Blake helps to launch nationwide farming survey
Earlier this month, The Rural Accountancy Group (RAG), of which Lovewell Blake is a member, launched its UK Industry Survey across farm businesses in England, Scotland and Wales.
How to make your savings work harder for you in a low interest rate environment?
As we enter a new tax year, many people will be wondering how they can make their savings work harder for them, with interest rates at historically low levels.