Top Ten Tips for Start-Ups
The Covid pandemic has been tough on many businesses; one of the consequences of the economic turmoil of the past 12 months has been a significant increase in the number of new businesses starting up.
UK Pension Guide
A pension scheme is a savings plan to help you put money aside for later life. It has favourable tax treatments when compared to other forms of savings.
UK cuts electric vehicle grants by £500
The government has cut the Plug-in Car Grant and Van & Truck Grant by £500 and lowered the pricing cap on qualifying electric vehicles.
Government publishes details of Finance Bill 2021
The details of the Finance Bill 2021 have been published by the government.
Consultations launched on UK's first Tax Day
The government has published over 30 updates, consultations and documents on the UK's first ever Tax Day.
Business rates relief extended with £1.5 billion fund
The government is to extend business rates relief with a £1.5 billion fund targeted at those businesses unable to benefit from the current COVID-19 support
Can Biodiversity help farming businesses diversify?
With the existing area-based payments being halved by 2024 on the way to being fully abolished by 2028, Environment Secretary George Eustice has already told farmers that the future of subsidies will be through Environmental Land Management Schemes.
Counting the cost of IR35
Changes to the IR35 rules are designed to ensure contractors pay their fair share of tax and national insurance – but the move could be counter-productive, especially in the energy sector, says James Shipp of Lovewell Blake.