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Delay to roll out of Tax Free Childcare

The Government has announced a delay its planned roll out of tax free childcare - one of the issues highlighted in this month's newswire from Hallidays. This month's newswire also looks at employee gifts, increases to pension contributions and the latest news concerning Class 2 national insurance … [Read more...]

Vernon Building Society calendar 2018 on sale

The Vernon Building Society calendar 2018 is now on sale with all proceeds going to its Jubilee Fund. The Stockport mutual launched a competition to find the best photographers in the area and has chosen 13 photos, including the cover photo, to feature in the calendar. The photos taken in … [Read more...]

Finance Bill 2017-18 legislates for Autumn Budget tax changes

Plans to introduce a Stamp Duty Land Tax relief for first-time buyers, back innovative businesses and crack down on tax avoidance and evasion took the next step forward today (1 December 2017) as the government publishes the Finance Bill 2017-18. The Bill will legislate for tax changes announced at … [Read more...]

Together named Specialist Lender of the Year

Together has been named 'Specialist lender of the year' by the National Association of Commercial Finance Brokers (NACFB). This recognition from the prestigious association, which comprises over 1600 commercial finance brokers across the UK, crowns an outstanding year for Together, following record … [Read more...]

Don’t miss the deadline for your Self Assessment online

HMRC is reminding Self Assessment customers to ensure that they, or their appointed accountants / agents, complete their return online ahead of the 31 January deadline or risk hefty fines. Twenty years since HMRC took its first step into the digital age with the birth of electronic Self Assessment … [Read more...]

Client Entertainment – a taxable benefit ?

When it comes to client entertainment, businesses need to protect their team from taxable benefits.  At this time of year, probably more than any other, you and your staff / team members often entertain clients for business purposes, for example over a working lunch. However, if … [Read more...]

Economic stress test shows UK Banks in strong position

The Bank of England have announced positive results of the latest economic stress test of UK Banking systems.  For the first time since the Bank of England launched its stress tests in 2014, the Bank of England have found that no bank needs to strengthen its capital position as a result of the … [Read more...]

Together takes on Sale Sharks for Children in Need

Cheadle-based specialist finance provider Together has raised nearly £2,000 for Children in Need, with its 600-plus colleagues taking part in a host of exciting events, supported by Premiership rugby club Sale Sharks. In a packed day of fundraising, one of the highlights was ‘A Question of Sport’ … [Read more...]

Give tax-free gifts to your team this Christmas

No matter where you look, Christmas is coming which means buying presents for your family and friends but what about giving tax-free gifts to your team? There is a statutory exemption enabling employers to give their team members a tax-free gift, which is especially relevant at this time of year. … [Read more...]

Club Energy Fitness enjoy growth with Johnson Reed

Club Energy Fitness have kitted out their new premises in Otley, thanks to Stockport based equipment leasing and finance provider Johnson Reed. Directors Gary and Patrick approached Johnson Reed when the business was looking to relocate to larger premises to accommodate their growing membership … [Read more...]

Hammond Answers Calls for Reform on Business Rates in 2017 Budget

In yesterday’s 2017 budget, Phillip Hammond made a series of pledges that in one fell swoop, answered all the calls for business rates reform that businesses and stakeholders have been asking for for years. From 2022, three-year property revaluations will be introduced, instead of the current five … [Read more...]