Directors’ Responsibilities
Directors are appointed to manage and run limited companies. With that comes a range of serious responsibilities: some specific to the abilities of the individual… Read More »Directors’ Responsibilities
Business Advice
Large increase in penalties for late tax returns
HMRC has warned taxpayers that the penalty for filing late tax returns is to rise significantly. The old fine of £100 is to be replaced… Read More »Large increase in penalties for late tax returns
Guidance published on new Bribery Act
The Government has published its guidance on the new Bribery Act. The Act is due to come into force on 1 July and will be… Read More »Guidance published on new Bribery Act
New employment rules are a concern
New regulations scrapping the default retirement age and extending paternity leave could harm businesses, a new survey has claimed. The survey, carried out by the… Read More »New employment rules are a concern
HR Spring Update
KEY CHANGES Changes to Maternity and Paternity Leave Provisions In April there were two changes to Maternity and Paternity leave provisions. Fathers of children with… Read More »HR Spring Update
Help for small firms chasing public contracts
Government spending might be on the slide, but public sector contracts still represent a huge amount of potential business each year. The only problem is… Read More »Help for small firms chasing public contracts
Warning over cost of new business record checking regime
Plans by HMRC to scrutinise the record keeping of smaller firms could prove costly for many enterprises, it has been claimed. In its response to… Read More »Warning over cost of new business record checking regime
Changes to the unfair dismissal tribunal system
Many firms feel that the employment law regime is weighted against them. So a new government announcement on the way that claims for unfair dismissal… Read More »Changes to the unfair dismissal tribunal system
Is HMRC clamping down on time to pay requests?
HMRC refused a growing number of requests to defer business tax payments under the Time to Pay scheme last year. Figures have revealed that HMRC… Read More »Is HMRC clamping down on time to pay requests?
Fuel duty stabiliser can work …
Rising fuel costs have long been a real concern for both firms and families. The recent hike in VAT and the threat of a further… Read More »Fuel duty stabiliser can work …