July 15, 2024
Highlights from the Chancellor’s speech: What are the implications for tax and compliance?
The new Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, delivered her first speech as Chancellor last week outlining her plans for revitalising the UK economy. While her speech was inevitably political and included criticism for the previous government while emphasising her own role, there were also some key takeaways for her plans on tax. Here’s a summary with some comments on what they could mean for you.
July 11, 2024
Managing workforce holiday: A guide for business owners
This summer has brought with it several major sporting events – The Euros, Wimbledon and the Tour de France are currently all in progress, and the Olympics begin later in July. While this can be good news for businesses working in hospitality and retail, there can also be a dip in productivity as employees take time off or become distracted during major matches or events.
July 10, 2024
Economy growth higher than estimated
Figures released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show that the economy grew by 0.7% between January and March. This is higher than their initial estimate of 0.6%, and means that the country’s emergence from recession was stronger than expected.
July 8, 2024
Election results in: What will be the effect on your tax bill?
So, the election results are in and the Labour party won the country’s mandate to form a new parliament. What could that mean for the tax you pay?