Graeme Seavor 
Planning how to pass on your wealth to future generations is an essential part of estate planning. One of the most effective ways to reduce inheritance tax (IHT) and ensure that more of your wealth reaches your loved ones is through tax-efficient gift-giving. In our latest newsletter, we delve into the opportunities available to individuals …
In our latest newsletter, we cover key financial and tax updates that may impact your business and personal finances. Here’s a brief summary of the main topics: Bank of England Cuts Interest Rates For the first time in four years, the Bank of England has cut interest rates by 0.25%, bringing it down to 5.0%. …
Bank of England Reduces Interest Rates to 5%: What This Means for UK Businesses In a significant move announced earlier today, the Bank of England cuts interest rates by 0.25%, bringing the base rate down to 5%. This is the first rate cut since March 2020, marking a shift in the Bank’s approach to managing …
The Chancellor Jeremy Hunt delivered the Autumn Statement 2023 at 12.30pm today. In his statement, the Chancellor stated that following a global crisis he has made difficult decisions to get the UK economy back on track. He advised that this was an Autumn Statement for growth and to reward hard work. A total of 110 …
The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Bill marks a crucial step in the government’s strategy to combat economic crime while also enhancing transparency among UK Limited Companies.
Jeremy Hunt delivered his first Spring Budget 2023 as Chancellor at 12.30pm today. In his statement, the Chancellor stated that the Office for Budget Responsibility have declared that the UK will not now enter ‘technical recession’ this year as was forecasted and his speech was centered around his so called ‘four pillars of strategy’ to …
Who wouldn’t want a company car? Well, potentially those who don’t like paying more tax than they need to. Many company car drivers will be aware that having a company car can result in significant Income Tax bills. The use of a company car is considered by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) to be a …
Chancellor Rishi Sunak delivered his Spring Statement today. Many were hoping his announcements would help individuals and businesses in the face of increasing costs, with inflation at a 30 year high at 6.2%. Many tax increases have already been announced – with increases to National Insurance from April 2022 to fund the increasing cost of …
Liam’s Top 5 Tips to Using Xero Efficiently After a very stressful and tough two years for all businesses, now more than ever is the time for you to know how your business is doing, and there is no better Accountancy Software than Xero to help. It can seem to be a daunting task to keep Xero up to date, but here are my top 5 tips …
Chancellor Rishi Sunak delivered his Autumn Budget statement with many tax increases already announced – with eye catching increases to National Insurance from April 2022 to fund the increasing cost of social care and a Corporation Tax increase which takes effect from April 2023. It was therefore good news that no further major tax increases …
The Chartered Institute of Taxation
The Association of Taxation Technicians
