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All the latest changes to tax legislation- important tax dates and deadlines, Help-Sheets on managing your personal finances, business news & opinion, as well as updates on what’s happening at Rawcliffe’s.
Dealing with Inflation
With continuing inflation in the UK, many of us and our businesses have been put “off track” in the short to medium
Latest Health and Safety Executive (HSE) Updates
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) regularly issues safety updates, some of the latest are listed below
Additional Information Required for Research & Development (R&D) Claims
The latest Finance Act includes two changes that will affect all R&D claims:
Government Clamps Down on Unfair Bank Account Closures
Banks will be forced to explain and delay any decision to close an account under new
HMRC Annual Report Shows Some Important Trends for Business Owners
To ensure everyone pays the “right” tax, HMRC have a compliance strategy with 3 elements: preventing
ACAS Consultation – Code of Practice on Handling Requests for Flexible Working
Acas is updating its statutory Code of Practice on handling requests for flexible working, to reflect the
Why Cash Flow Management is Essential Right Now
the UK's rate of inflation dropped to 7.9% in the year to June, which means the rate of price rises in the UK has
Financial Services and Markets Bill Receives Royal Assent
The Financial Services and Markets Act 2023 is part of the UK government’s plan to grow the economy and
Accident, Sickness and Unemployment Cover Explained
Accident, Sickness and Unemployment cover, also known as ASU, is a type of insurance designed to replace a lost income
Is “Going Green” an Option for Smaller Businesses?
Going green could boost competitiveness and specifically improve a business’s
New Information Hub Launched to Help Limited Company Directors Make the Right Decisions at the Right Time
The Insolvency Service has launched a new online information hub to support company directors
Charities Gain New Powers as More Legislative Changes Come into Force
New powers from the Charities Act 2022 have now come into effect, resulting in changes for
HMRC Late Payment Interest Rates To Be Revised June 2023
The Bank of England Monetary Policy Committee announced on 22 June 2023 to increase the Bank of England base rate to
Rogue Business Rates Agents – Be Aware!
The Valuation Office Agency (VOA) is urging businesses to protect themselves from rogue business rates agents
Do You Have A Growth Strategy?
Having a growth strategy is important because it keeps your company working towards goals that go
Is Your Business Cyber Secure?
Cyber Essentials is a Government backed scheme that will help you to protect your organisation, whatever its size, against a whole
Latest HMRC Tax Webinars
Listed below are a number of live HMRC webinars that will give the self-employed an understanding of key taxes that affect
HMRC Employer Bulletin: April 2023
HMRC publishes the Employer Bulletin 6 times a year, giving employers and agents up to date information on topics and issues that may