Plan ahead to file accounts on time and avoid penalties
September 5, 2023

If you have a September deadline for filing your accounts, leaving it until the last minute risks being hit with a fine.

All limited companies, whether they trade or not, must deliver annual accounts to Companies House each year....

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Harnessing the benefits and potential of AI in business
August 31, 2023

The steady march of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has reshaped the way we work, penetrating almost every aspect of modern business.

This seismic shift to AI has offered a plethora of benefits across industries ranging from retail and...

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Insolvencies slow down but businesses are not out of the woods
August 30, 2023

Company insolvencies across England and Wales fell in July and are six per cent lower than the same month last year, official figures show.

The headline reduction in insolvencies to 1,727 is down 20 per cent compared to June’s...

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Do you need to complete a self-assessment tax return this year?
August 24, 2023

A change in a taxpayer’s circumstances could mean they need to complete their first ever self-assessment tax return.

Tax is usually deducted automatically from wages and pensions; however, people and businesses with other income...

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Shop opens its doors to help businesses go green and cut energy bills
August 22, 2023

Small and medium-sized businesses can now access support to reduce energy bills and carbon emissions through a new advice site.

The UK Business Climate Hub offers help for Britain’s 5.5 million SMEs, providing advice on everything...

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Plugging the accountancy skills gap
August 17, 2023

Accountancy, like many other industries, has long struggled with a dire skills vacuum within the sector.

The pool of qualified accountants continues to shrink, with the over-50s and those aged 18 to 24 leaving the workforce in the...

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HMRC hikes interest rates again on late payments
August 15, 2023

HMRC interest rates for late payments will increase again this month to their highest level since 2001.

Late payment interest is payable on tax bills covering income tax, National Insurance contributions, capital gains tax, corporation...

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Banks with lowest savings rates to face robust action
August 10, 2023

The UK’s financial watchdog has warned it will crack down on lenders that fail to justify low savings rates.

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) said providers who fail to show how their rates represent fair value to customers...

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Working overseas? Be aware of the tax implications
August 8, 2023

The pandemic triggered a seismic shift in working practices with remote and hybrid working become the norm at many UK businesses.

Even when a return to the traditional workplace became possible, it was evident many workers preferred a...

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Support for customers needing extra tax help
August 3, 2023

Voluntary and community organisations will benefit from a £5.5m pot awarded by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) to support customers who may need extra help with their tax affairs.

HMRC is inviting eligible organisations to bid for...

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