Regulation and rate changes
Most new regulations affecting businesses come into force on ‘common commencement dates’ in April and October each year. The Government’s commitment to reducing the regulatory… Read More »Regulation and rate changes
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Inheritance tax raises £3bn for the taxman
Individuals and families in the UK paid £3.14 billion in inheritance tax (IHT) in 2012/13, official figures from the Office for National Statistics have shown.… Read More »Inheritance tax raises £3bn for the taxman
Zero-hour contracts more widespread than thought
The number of workers on contracts with no guarantee of hours or pay – known as ‘zero-hour’ contracts – is far more widespread than originally… Read More »Zero-hour contracts more widespread than thought
Number of home businesses hits 2.5m
More than half of the UK’s small businesses now operate from home, according to research from Direct Line for Business (DL4B). The 2.5 million home… Read More »Number of home businesses hits 2.5m
Employment tribunal fees begin
As from 29 July 2013, individuals who want to take a claim to an employment tribunal will have to pay fees under new legislation now… Read More »Employment tribunal fees begin
Safeguarding your estate
This 2013/14 guide is intended to help you and your estate planning. Introduction More than £3 billion in inheritance tax (IHT) was paid in 2012/13,… Read More »Safeguarding your estate
Universal Credit
This guide looks at Universal Credit, a new benefit that will replace six existing benefits with a simpler, single monthly payment. Introduction Plans for the… Read More »Universal Credit
Buy-to-let property investment: do your sums
A shortage of affordable homes and squeezed incomes has led to a drop in the number of first-time home buyers, according to data from the… Read More »Buy-to-let property investment: do your sums
Customer data rights awareness
Under the Data Protection Act, any business, organisation or sole trader handling personal individual information has a legal obligation to protect this data. According to… Read More »Customer data rights awareness
Employee-owned businesses and tax incentives
The Government is increasing the number of tax incentives associated with employee share schemes in a bid to boost the number of John Lewis-style, employee-owned… Read More »Employee-owned businesses and tax incentives