Plastic packaging tax (PPT) update
PPT is due to come into effect from 1 April 2022 – are you ready? On 21 March 2022 the Government confirmed that the Plastic Packaging Tax Guidance now has […]
Insights: Manufacturing
Freeports, are they right for you?
There could be many upcoming opportunities for manufacturers and transport & logistics businesses, as the UK’s new freeports begin to open up. Relocating to these special economic zones can be […]
Are you prepared for the plastic packaging tax and other impending tax changes?
On the 1st April 2022, the plastic packing tax is due to be introduced, this is one of a number of tax changes that could have a significant financial impact […]
How can manufacturers future proof for a stronger business?
After a tough few years, manufacturers are working their way along the road to recovery. Owner managers can take advantage of the perfect opportunity to strengthen their business’ performance and […]
End of period for delayed customs declarations – full customs controls from 1 January 2022
Further to the below, HMRC have announced that the current customs arrangements for goods moving from Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, to Great Britain, will be extended, for […]
Food manufacturers: Unlocking value on the road to net zero
In line with the Government’s net zero emissions by 2050 goal, it has never been more crucial for food manufacturers to reduce their carbon footprint. Some businesses in the sector […]
National Minimum Wage Changes April 2022 – Don’t get caught out!
One of the biggest changes we will see in payroll for 2022/23 are the National Minimum Wage (NMW) increases. Chancellor Rishi Sunak said that the increase, “ensures we’re making work […]
Remaining resilient in the food and drink industry
Two years ago, very few would have predicted the implausible combination of Brexit and COVID and the momentous impact they would have. Since March 2020, food and drink manufacturers, producers […]
Annual Investment Allowance Limit Extension
The Annual Investment Allowance (AIA) gives businesses the opportunity to claim 100% capital allowances in the year of expenditure on qualifying capital assets. £1 million annual investment allowance extended to […]
Autumn Budget 2021: Manufacturing wish list
Tax increases the Government may be devising in order to recover expenditure from dealing with the pandemic must be cautiously measured. This would aid in preventing further problems for manufacturers […]
How to take back control of your manufacturing business
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 […]
R&D Tax relief FAQS
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 […]
Furlough ends on 30 September 2021 – what happens next?
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 […]
How can you take back control of your business?
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 […]