Simple ways to invest in your team this Career Development Month
This month is Career Development Month, a perfect opportunity to focus on upskilling your team.
Read more...11 Nov 2024
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7 Nov 2024
Double cab pickups to be taxed as company cars as Government confirms U-turn
In a detail that may have been missed underneath the headlines, the recent Budget introduced a change for businesses that use double cab pickups as part of their fleet.
Read more...6 Nov 2024
Buying a second home? Watch out for the new SDLT increase
With the Government’s announcement of a two per cent rise in Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) on second homes, buyers now face a five per cent surcharge on additional property purchases. For aspiring property investors or those looking to expand their portfolios, it is essential to consider strategies to offset this increased expense. Firstly, you […]
Read more...6 Nov 2024
Active vs passive investing: Which strategy is right for you?
When it comes to investing, most people are aware of the two broad strategies that dominate the field: active and passive investing. Each has its own merits, risks, and considerations, but which is right for you? Active investing is a hands-on approach that involves buying and selling investments frequently in an attempt to outperform the […]
Read more...6 Nov 2024
Leaving work? Have you got a plan in place?
Without having a clear financial plan for when you retire, there is a risk that you will run out of funds or face unexpected financial pressures in your post-work years. A good plan ensures that your retirement is comfortable, stress-free, and allows you to enjoy the things you have worked hard for. We recommend that […]
Read more...6 Nov 2024
Businesses left to pick up the tab for Employment Rights Bill
The Government estimates that new obligations placed on employers under the Employment Rights Bill could result in substantial compliance costs – totalling around £5 billion. The Bill will introduce a ban on many zero-hour contracts and extend day one employment rights across several areas, such as protection from unfair dismissal and parental leave. For employers, […]
Read more...6 Nov 2024
Autumn Budget delivers Inheritance Tax blow to pension savers
In this year’s Autumn Budget, Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced that the majority of unspent pension funds will form part of an estate from April 2027 This move is expected to affect around eight per cent of estates each year. In practice, this means when an individual dies, they will still be able to pass on […]
Read more...6 Nov 2024
The value of technology – Why you should not rule out investment
Recent research by Three Business indicates that tech-enabled SMEs could add an impressive £79 billion to the UK economy over the next year. Technology is clearly a key driver and enabler of growth for businesses. Despite this, their research also revealed a notable 42 per cent of SMEs worry that the complexities of adopting new […]
Read more...6 Nov 2024
Bad debts on the rise – Time to crack down
As we approach the end of the year, one trend has become increasingly concerning for UK businesses – debts are on the rise. According to a recent report, small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have seen the value of bad debt surge by 127 per cent over the past six months. This figure is alarmingly high, […]
Read more...6 Nov 2024
Employers squeezed as wages and National Insurance rise
In Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ 2024 Autumn Budget, she announced over £40 billion of tax increases, as the Government attempts to fill a £22 billion gap in public finances. The headline measure was a rise in employer National Insurance Contributions (NICs), from 13.8 per cent (where applicable) to 15 per cent. The Chancellor also reduced the […]
Read more...6 Nov 2024
Capital Gains Tax is increasing – What does this mean for you?
Capital Gains Tax (CGT) was a significant target for the Chancellor in the Autumn Budget – with an immediate rise put in place for both the basic and higher rate of CGT. The basic rate paid by basic rate taxpayers rose immediately to 18 per cent – up from 10 per cent. Meanwhile, the higher […]
Read more...6 Nov 2024
How to ease the pressure within your business this Stress Awareness Day
Today marks UK Stress Awareness Day and a good time to reflect on how stress affects your business – and what you can do about it.
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