Take goods with you to sell abroad
There are specific customs requirements for commercial goods that you take with you to sell abroad. You must declare any...
Service tipping law now in force
New regulations that prohibit employers from withholding tips for employees in the hospitality, leisure, and services sectors took effect on...
Government crack-down on late payers
The government has unveiled new measures to support small businesses and the self-employed by tackling the scourge of late payments,...
Budget summary 30 October 2024
The long awaited, much anticipated and dreaded first Budget of the new Labour government was delivered to Parliament today –...
100 days to the 2023-24 self-assessment filing deadline
HMRC have kindly reminded us – their online post of 23 October refers – that there are approximately 100 days...
Will the Budget increase employment costs?
Employers’ NIC There is ongoing speculation about potential increases in employers’ National Insurance Contributions (NICs). While the government is under...
Common sources of investment funding for SMEs
Small UK businesses have a variety of investment sources available, depending on their needs and stage of development. Here’s a...
Main objectives of new Pensions Bill
The King’s speech earlier this year announced the creation of a new Pensions Bill. The Bill aims to increase the...
Will she, will she not?
There is an ongoing discussion in Treasury circles, fuelled by lobbying from public sector unions, that the recent public sector...
Tipping laws come into force
From 1 October 2024, you can be reasonably sure that when you leave a tip or pay a service charge...