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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.
Understanding the Right to Work and Minimum Wage Eligibility
All employers in the UK have a responsibility to prevent illegal working. You do this by conducting simple right to work checks before
UK Businesses Support Britain’s Plan for Digital Trade Borders
UK businesses have given a thumbs up to incoming changes set to digitalise Britain’s trade borders and
Millions Heading for Retirement Without a Financial Plan
Millions of over-55s in the UK are at risk of encountering financial difficulties in their retirement, new
New Bans and Restrictions on Polluting Single-Use Plastics
Government action to tackle the scourge of litter and protect the environment from plastic pollution came into force on the 1 October, with bans
UK Government Announces More Legislation to Tackle Late Payments
The UK government has announced tougher measures to tackle the issue of late payments to small
This UK Government is the Biggest Tax-Raising Parliament Since Records Began
The UK government is currently raising more in tax revenue, as a percentage of national income, than at any time since the
Managing Your Cash Flow
With increasing supplier prices and economic uncertainty, managing your business’s cash and understanding its
Are You Due A National Insurance Refund on Car Allowances?
Recent Tribunal decisions in favour of employing companies and against HMRC has caused many organisations in similar circumstance to
Rumour’s That Inheritance Tax May Be Abolished
In the weeks before any Budget or Autumn Statement there are always leaks and rumours. Normally, in the run up to a General Election there are also tax give
First Time Tax Return?
Taxpayers who are new to Self-Assessment for the 2022 to 2023 tax year may include
Autumn Statement Date Set For 22 November
The Treasury has announced that the Office of Budget Responsibility (OBR) will produce a report on the state of the UK Economy in
The REALLY Important Stuff!
With the constant news surrounding the economy, interest rate uncertainty, and high inflation, it is difficult not to
It’s Important to Have up to Date Profit Forecasts for Tax
From 1 April 2023 the rate of corporation tax that a company pays depends on the level of the company’s profits and
New Fire Safety Legislation
From 1st October 2023 new fire safety legislation comes into effect. This will mean that many businesses and building owners need
Start-Up Loans for New Businesses
Start Up Loans are personal loans designed to help new businesses begin trading. They were created to
The Autumn Statement is Scheduled for 22 November 2023
The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt, has confirmed that the Autumn Statement will be on 22 November 2023. The Autumn Statement can affect tax policy, benefits, and
Going Digital – The Need for Speed!
The trend towards paperless office solutions is rapidly increasing, whether it is to improve business efficiency or realise environmental goals. Our most profitable clients have already
Action Fraud Warns of Remote Access Scams
Action Fraud has received over 30 crime reports since June 2023 relating to remote access scams targeting businesses, with victims reporting