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On the whole the budget announcements were positive for the property and construction sector. Whilst an inevitable increase in the rate of corporation tax was announced, this was balanced by […]

The headline issue for the sector was the increase to corporation tax rates and whilst this will significantly affect profitable businesses in the future there is at least a road […]

IR35 changes The changes that are coming into force are confirmed as going ahead on the 6 April 2021 Andrew Brookes, senior manager, said: “Those businesses that have not yet reviewed […]

The key message of the Chancellor’s budget statement was to encourage businesses to invest now, whilst leaving a careful warning that they will have to begin paying for the costs […]

There has been a surge in holiday bookings following the recent announcement of the lockdown exit plan. The temporary reduced rate of VAT at 5% applies to holiday accommodation such […]

Law firm management teams will be watching Rishi Sunak’s Budget with their clients in mind as well as to understand the impact on their Firm. Will the stamp duty holiday […]

Distinguish the signs of financial distress Usually when a business is in financial distress, it experiences a decrease in revenue and difficulties with paying creditors, which could be more prevalent […]

Changes relating to Brexit are causing significant disruptions for manufacturers when trading with the EU. Delays are being caused by new paperwork being required, checks at borders and the new […]

Given this is the first post-Brexit budget, the Chancellor should use the Government’s Brexit freedoms to make changes to support businesses in the hard-hit transport & logistics sector on the […]

Paying Deferred VAT HMRC have provided further detail on paying the VAT which businesses were allowed to defer between 20 March and 30 June 2020. At the time, HMRC said […]

As Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s hands are no longer tied by EU state aid rules, he must use the Government’s Brexit freedoms to make fiscal changes aimed at promoting recovery, support […]

We feel now is not the right time for the Chancellor to increase corporate taxes or cut incentives for business owners, as this will do nothing to help the struggling […]

It has been a tumultuous past year for retail and wholesale companies. Whilst many ecommerce businesses have flourished, non-essential stores have continued to suffer and now, more than ever, Retail […]

Whilst the pandemic has been challenging for most businesses in the sector, as it has across the wider economy, some technology businesses have flourished in the changing environment whilst generally […]