Tax and finance: 7 changes for 2018/19

25 Apr 18 | Business, Personal tax

The 2018/19 tax year has just begun, bringing with it some new tax and finance measures. Whether you’re looking to plan your personal finances or prepare your business for the year ahead, here’s a reminder of some of the key changes that came in on or before 6 April...

Spring Statement round-up

29 Mar 18 | Business

Chancellor Philip Hammond told the House of Commons he was feeling “positively Tigger-like” as he presented his Spring Statement 2018 on 13 March. But how many bouncy things did his speech have in store? As it turned out, very little new information was announced. In...

How to spot an email phishing scam

20 Mar 18 | Business, Personal tax

We’ve all heard the horror stories – a friend or relative has received an email from a sender they thought they could trust, only to discover they’ve been tricked into giving away their money. This type of hoax, known as phishing, involves a scammer posing as a...

Taking on an apprentice

12 Dec 17 | Business, Employees

The government’s apprenticeship levy, brought in at the start of the 2017/18 tax year, aims to fund apprenticeship positions in businesses and sectors across the country. All businesses spending £3 million or more per year on salaries are now obliged to pay 0.5% of...

General election: what’s next for businesses?

20 Jun 17 | Business

General election: what’s next for businesses? More than a week on from the general election and the dust is beginning to settle in Westminster. Following the outcome of a hung parliament, prime minister Theresa May faces the realistic prospect of having to dilute the...