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National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage increases from April 2020
National Minimum Wage (NMW) and National Living Wage (NLW) rates have increased from 1 April 2020. The hourly rate for the minimum wage depends on your age and whether you’re...
Advisory Fuel Rates from 1 March 2020
The advisory fuel rates that apply from 1st March 2020 for company car drivers have been published by HMRC! Hybrid cars are treated as either petrol or diesel cars for this...
‘Here and Now’ Seminar – Ethical Investing, The Budget & Tax Planning Opportunities
In what feels like an everchanging environment of updates and changes, we wanted to take some time to look at the ‘Here and Now’, which is why we’ll be holding a seminarto...
Gen Alpha – The biggest change to business in a lifetime!
From Millennials to Gen Z Most of us have heard of the challenges of Millennials in the workplace. However, with the oldest Millennial rapidly approaching 40 (those born...
The Tax Gap
HMRC released their latest report on the tax gap in June. The tax gap is the perceived difference between how much tax revenue should be paid, in accordance with relevant...
Advisory Fuel Rates from 1 December 2019
The advisory fuel rates that apply from 1st December 2019 for company car drivers have been published by HMRC! Hybrid cars are treated as either petrol or diesel cars for this...
Research & Development (R&D)
A study by an independent organisation concluded recently that there was approximately £84 billion in unclaimed research and development relief. Consequently, I am seeking to...
Maternity Pay and Paternity Pay
Statutory Maternity Pay When you wish to take time off to have a baby and are employed, you should get either Maternity Leave or/and Maternity Pay. Please tell your Employer...
ATT Qualified Tax Adviser
We are seeking a talented individual who enjoys a challenge. You will join our rapidly expanding, well respected tax team in the role of Tax Adviser. Initially the role will...