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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
As they progress along the road to recovery, owner managers have the perfect opportunity to future-proof operating models and strengthen their business’ performance. Conducting a viability test, rather than reverting […]
Does business growth drive the evolution of its finance function, or vice-versa? The evolution of a finance function from a basic compliance tool to an analytical machine (shaping decision-making and strategy) is key in driving the development, strength and resilience of a business. Most organisations begin life with rudimentary finance processes and then build […]
With the easing of pandemic restriction in England set to lift on 19th July, employers need to look at working arrangements for their employees. So, how to decide where employees […]
Just as businesses were ready to return to a version of normality, the delay in the final stage of the coronavirus roadmap has forced many to stop in their tracks […]
The rules on checking prospective employees’ right to work have always been a bit complicated, but changes driven by Covid and Brexit are taking place. It s vital for employers […]
As the UK economy starts to open up again, there are new opportunities for owner managers to increase their revenues and super charge their growth plans. Although, this period of […]
Due to take effect from 1 April 2022, HMRC have published a policy paper detailing how businesses can prepare. Primary legislation is currently before Parliament. Who is affected? The tax […]
Sean Turner – VAT Specialist The VAT team at Menzies was approached by a well-known food manufacturer concerning a new snack product being developed. The difficulty that the manufacturer faced […]
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Working from home has become more and more common in the current climate. Companies have had to implement flexible working regimes between the office and home working. This new style […]