Insights: Blog

As part of the government’s response to Covid they announced a reduced rate of VAT for the hospitality sector which included hotels and tourist attractions. The rate is changing from […]

The past 18 months of ever-changing travel restrictions across the globe has certainly caused major disruption for the travel industry. Now, as restrictions ease, travel seems to be opening up […]

There is no doubt that over the past 18 months, the COVID-19 pandemic and the Government’s restrictions and support packages have greatly impacted the manufacturing sector. The pandemic has brought […]

With the Gym Group and DLL focused on finding new sites, it seems there is optimism in the sector’s ability to bounce back following what has been a very challenging […]

“Don’t be afraid to make mistakes, but learn from them so that you can improve your future performance.” I have been working as an accounts and audit trainee for Menzies […]

The Government’s recent decision to increase national insurance contributions (known as NIC) by 1.25 per cent from April 2022 has come at a difficult time for SMEs, many of which […]

What is R&D tax relief? A corporation tax relief introduced back in 2000 to incentivise innovative UK businesses to invest in R&D and create advances in science and technology. What […]

Is there a risk to businesses?­ The past eighteen months have been very challenging for businesses as a result of the pandemic with many adopting emergency measures to ensure survival.  […]

Where we have previously seen extensions of provisions by the Government delayed by typically a further 3-6 months, the recent Government announcement has this time introduced new legislation on winding […]

We have seen significant increases in the tax charges for directors and employees provided with company cars over many years and are now at the point where this is no […]

We are in the last throws of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (Furlough) with the Government contribution being phased out before complete removal on 30 September 2021.  The worrying question […]

With the whirlwind of the last 18 months still at the front of everybody’s mind, the Government’s ever changing COVID-19 support packages and restrictions have been a direct influencer for […]

Having ceased to trade on 2 August 2021, the Swansea-based firm of independent financial advisors, A.W. Dallas Financial Services Limited (“AW Dallas”) t/a Portfolio Pensions Consultancy, will be wound down […]

When businesses start out there never seems to be enough cash flowing through to allow the business to do what it might want. Owners spend large periods of time ensuring […]