Today, Thursday 17 November 2022, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt delivered his Autumn Statement. Many were hoping his announcements would help individuals and businesses in the face of increasing costs, with inflation at a 40 year high coming in at 11.1%. Instead Hunt delivered a bleak outlook for the next few years blamed on the fallout from Global factors, …
Today, Thursday 3 November 2022, The Bank of England increased interest rates by 0.75% to 3% – The highest interest rates have been since the financial crisis in 2008. The UK is already experiencing early signs of recession, which is expected to continue throughout 2023 before beginning to ease in early 2024. Chancellor Jeremy Hunt …
Recession is looming, with even bleaker news of an unsteady government. Conservative or Labour, we’re facing unprecedented times regarding our finances heading into the winter months. Business Savings With the increase in energy costs, fuel and borrowing it may seem a daunting time to be a business owner. Below are a few ways in which …
Newly appointed Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt has today announced (Monday 17 October 2022), in what is being hailed as the biggest U-turn in British economic history, almost all measures set out by ex Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng in his Mini Budget late-September, have been reversed. Hunt vowed, “there will be more difficult decisions” on tax and spending …
Prime Minister Liz Truss has made yet another U-turn in the not so ‘Mini Budget’, this time to Corporation Tax which now, ex chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng, announced back in late-September. Corporation Tax was due to rise from 19% to 25% in April 2023, but was reversed in a dash to ”ignite growth”. Truss has announced …
Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng has announced a major U-turn for the 45p Income Tax Rate which affects individual’s earning more than £150,000 a year. The Government’s handling of the UK economy has been criticised following the Mini Budget, which the Chancellor delivered on Friday 23 September 2022. An eventful 10 days followed the Mini Budget, which …
What does it mean for you and your business? Announced on Wednesday 21 September 2022, the government are providing a support package for businesses, which will see energy price cuts through a new Energy Bill Relief Scheme. The government will provide a discount on wholesale gas and electricity prices for all UK businesses. The scheme …
What is VAT and how is it applied? Becoming VAT registered is compulsory once your business’ turnover is more than £85,000 within a 12-month period. SeavorChartered can register your business and can also provide you with an end-to-end service which includes the preparation of your business’ VAT along with submission to HMRC. We can assist …
Yesterday, (Thursday 4 August 2022), The Bank of England increased interest rates by 0.5% to 1.75% making it the highest increase in 27 years. The UK is expected to enter a recession, with the cost-of-living crisis continuing throughout 2023 before beginning to ease in early 2024. The Bank of England have said the increase relates …
Last updated: 5 April 2021 The Bounce Back Loan Scheme and Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Schemes were closed for new claims from 31 March 2021. However additional flexibility has been added to the original loans to assist businesses with their repayment. Before your first repayment is due, your lender will contact you about further options …
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