Cost of Living Payments from Spring 2023 – Low income households
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced more detail on the payment schedule for the next round of
Business rates list closes soon
The 2017 non domestic rating list is closing. This means that you have up until 31 March 2023 to check
Coronation weekend celebrations announced
The Nation will have the opportunity to join a weekend of celebrations to mark the Coronation of His Majesty The King and
Pre-April tax planning reminder
The new tax year starts 6 April 2023, so you have a couple of months to consider your options, once
Ban on single-use plastics in England
A range of polluting single-use plastics will be banned in England, Environment Secretary Thérèse Coffey has announced. The ban will
From pensioners to teenagers, HMRC reveals who files a tax return
HMRC has revealed that more pensioners filed a tax return for the 2020 to 2021 tax year compared to young people.
Statutory Pay Rates from April 2023
The UK Government has published the proposed statutory rates for maternity pay, paternity pay, shared parental pay, adoption pay, parental
Avoiding the remarriage trap 
Divorcees considering remarrying should be aware of the ‘remarriage trap’.  This is where the couple gaining a successful end to
Savers face squeeze as interest rates rise 
While the rise in interest rates is welcome to many, savers are facing the prospect of paying tax on their
Take advantage of the super deduction allowance – before it’s gone
Businesses are being advised that time is running out to be able to take advantage of the Corporation Tax super-deduction
Tax considerations for gifting to grandchildren in the UK
For many individuals in the UK, gifting to grandchildren can be a great way to reduce their tax burden. But
Should I take a salary or dividends as a small business owner?
If you own a small business and are also a shareholder director, you may be wondering whether to take a
A new VAT penalty system is now in effect
A major overhaul of VAT penalties came into effect on 1 January 2023. This new approach changes how penalties are
Visas for seasonal workers
45,000 visas for seasonal workers will be available for businesses this year, the UK Government confirmed, providing a lift for
Changes to flexible working requests
Employees in Britain will be able to request flexible working from day one of their employment, under new government plans
Customs Declaration Service exporter deadline extended
Following consultation with the border industry, exporters will now have until 30 November 2023 to move across to the Customs
Consultation on R&D tax reliefs draft guidance
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has published draft guidance ahead of the implementation of reforms to the Research and Development
More time to prepare for Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self-Assessment
The mandatory use of software for Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self-Assessment is being phased in from April 2026.

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