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HMRC collects record amounts of IHT

HMRC collects record amounts of IHT The government has announced that HMRC collected a record sum of £5.4 billion in inheritance tax - IHT - during the 2018/19 tax year according to Hallidays latest newswire - business and tax tips. Click here for the full story Other topics included in … [Read more...]

Expert Opinion: Don’t Ignore the Data Protection Act

The Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA) is the UK’s implementation of the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulations). The law controls how personal information is used by businesses and other organisations. It was designed to protect the personal data and information relating to individuals and also … [Read more...]

Can you do me a favour?

Tysers insurance looks at the carriage of third parties goods and equipment in our latest expert opinion piece. Tysers have clients in the Plant Hire and Construction sector who have their own vehicles used to transport plant and materials and in almost all circumstances cover for those items … [Read more...]

Residence Nil Rate Band: Has It Made A Difference?

The Residence Nil Rate Band (RNRB) is an additional inheritance tax allowance which can be utilised by those who have a residential property and wish to leave this to their direct descendants. This includes children, grandchildren, stepchildren and even widows, widowers and civil partners of … [Read more...]

Technological evolution – the challenge for business leaders

A great deal has been written about how automation and artificial intelligence will disrupt traditional business models, demonstrated brilliantly at Marketing Stockport's monthly event by Starkey Hearing Technologies. Business leaders need to steer the conversation in the right direction and … [Read more...]

Don’t be caught out by the latest Delivery Scam

If it seems too good to be true, it probably is! If you’re not expecting it, don’t sign for it! This is sound advice following the latest delivery scam to reach the UK. Unscrupulous fraudsters are finding ever more inventive ways to con people out of their hard-earned cash and one of the latest … [Read more...]

Expert Opinion: How can I protect my email from malicious attack?

If you ask the question: 'How can I protect my email from malicious attack', many IT departments or IT companies will say “you need xyz product to protect you from 123” . But the vast majority of cyber attacks are the result of a phishing campaign against the company.  No matter what email service … [Read more...]

Expert Opinion: My Place – Stockport, a town on the up

The arrival of a coherent regeneration framework and a raft of exciting independent retailers indicates that Stockport is a town on the up, so says Emma Dickson, Director, Strategic Communications at Turley. It has been widely reported by ourselves here at Marketing Stockport and by our partners … [Read more...]

Expert Opinion: How can I stay healthy when flying

At this time of the year more people are asking "how can I stay healthy when flying". It’s really not pleasant when you get off a long flight not feeling your best. But how can you combat that and make sure that when you arrive in your destination you’re ready to start exploring and enjoying your … [Read more...]