There are now only four weeks to go until the new PAYE reporting system, known as Real Time Information (RTI), will be introduced. However there may still be some employers who are not prepared. HMRC are stepping up their campaign to raise awareness of RTI, provide support to employers to … [Read more...]
News for: Finance
RBS BACKS LOCAL STOCKPORT FOOD COMPANY
The Authentic Food Company has strengthened its financial relationship with its bank, Royal Bank of Scotland, in a refinancing deal to support future growth. The Stockport based retail, pub and hotel catering supplier was set up in 1985 by Kamal Basran and has developed into one of the UK's … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT COUNCIL AGREES ITS BUDGET FOR 2013/14
Stockport Council agreed it's budget for 2013/14 at the Budget Council meeting where measures agreed mean that most of the estimated savings for 2014/15 have now been achieved. Councillor Sue Derbyshire, Leader of Stockport Council, said the budget was based on principles that were strongly … [Read more...]
BOOTH AINSWORTH QUIZ RAISES £6,000 FOR ST ANN’S HOSPICE, STOCKPORT
On Thursday 28th February, Booth Ainsworth LLP celebrated its 12th Quiz Night at Edgeley Park. The event has grown in numbers over the years and now attracts over 75 teams of four who all play to win the Booth Ainsworth Quiz Trophy. This year we also gave away some great raffle … [Read more...]
VERNON JUBILEE FUND SUPPORTS STOCKPORT FOOD BANK
Vernon Building Society's Jubilee Fund awarded Stockport South Foodbank £550 to help those in need in the local area. As well as purchasing food and other supplies, the Foodbank used their funding to increase their storage capacity to allow them to hold more donations at their main site at … [Read more...]
HALLIDAYS STOCKPORT PUBLISH LATEST NEWSWIRE
Hallidays have published their monthly round up of news and articles. Each month Hallidays provide links to bodies such as HMRC for news items that may impact on your business decisions. Auto enrolment tool Under Pensions Auto Enrolment employers must: 'auto enrol' eligible … [Read more...]
BENNETT VERBY STOCKPORT ON ACQUISITION HUNT AS TURNOVER SOARS
Accountants and business advisers Bennett Verby is on the acquisition trail as it posts an 18 per cent hike in turnover. The Stockport-based firm has seen turnover soar to £5.6m in the year to December 2012 - up from £4.6m in the previous year. Managing Partner Bernard … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT BUILDING SOCIETY OFFERS BOOST TO FIRST TIME BUYERS
Stockport based Vernon Building Society has launched two new 95% mortgage products to help first time buyers take their first step onto the housing ladder. These are available exclusively to local house buyers and include fixed and variable options with no arrangement fee and assistance towards … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT TAX DIRECTOR HITS NATIONAL HEADLINES
Paul McKay, who is the Corporate Tax Director at Booth Ainsworth LLP has hit the headlines in the national press with his comments relating to HMRC underpayments. In the latter part of last year Paul outlined his frustrations about the extra statutory concessions in an excellent article in … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT HOUSING ASSOCIATION – £45m IMPACT ON LOCAL ECONOMY
Stockport Homes' £30m of expenditure has had a £45m impact on the local economy, a study has revealed. The study into the economic impact of social housing providers in the North, which was commissioned by the Northern Housing Consortium and conducted by Sheffield Hallam University, … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT PROPOSES EXTRA SAVINGS FOR CONSULTATION
Stockport Council's Executive on Monday is being recommended to approve for consultation additional savings of almost £12 million. If approved, these new savings will enable the Council to put forward a balanced budget for the next financial year and also achieve the bulk of the estimated … [Read more...]
BOOTH AINSWORTH – ADVISORY FUEL RATES FOR 2013
Stockport based Booth Ainsworth are reminding employers of the latest advisory fuel rates for company cars, effective as of 1st December 2012. These rates apply to all journeys on or after 1 December 2012 until further notice. For one month from the date of change, employers may use either the … [Read more...]