Blog2nd Feb 2024Gender Pay Gap Reporting 2024As we approach April 2024, UK businesses must turn their attention to an increasingly relevant issue – the gender pay gap. The need for accurate and timely submissions of gender pay gap data is not just a statutory requirement; it’s…By Rachel CouplandView more
Blog17th Jan 2024Four HR Trends To Expect In 2024The world of HR and the workplace has undergone so many changes in recent years. Through technological advancements and shifts in cultural opinions we expect that the workplace in 2024 will continue to adapt and change. It can be easy…By Rachel CouplandView more
Blog15th Jan 2024How Can HR Teams Take The Blues Out Of Blue Monday? It’s a brand new-year, and for many people this means an exciting, fresh new start. For others, this period (and the month of January in particular) can be the gloomiest in the year. Whilst we all acknowledge that January only…View more
Blog9th Jan 2024What Is Normalised Working Capital In TransactionsWorking Capital is generally one of the key considerations in an M&A transaction. It is often a subjective and complex area, and it can have implications on the total consideration payable in a transaction. What does working capital represent? Net…View more
Blog20th Dec 2023Scottish 24/25 Budget- Tax Rates Soar for Higher Scottish EarnersFinance secretary Shona Robinson delivered Scotland’s 2024/25 budget confirming tax rises for those with income in excess of £75,000. Scottish tax rates apply to employment, pension and property income but do not apply to investment income such as interest and…By Scottish 24/25 Budget- Tax Rates Soar for Higher Scottish EarnersView more
Blog19th Dec 2023Calculating Holiday Pay- What Do I Need To Know?It’s that time of the year again- the time of the year to start calculating holiday pay for your employees. In theory that sounds like the most simple thing, however it can come with complications. Earlier this year we provided…By Ailsa SmillieView more
Blog21st Nov 2023Autumn Statement- What Changes Can We Expect?A lot can change in a year – and after the 2022 Autumn Statement promised wide ranging tax cuts, only for many of the key measures to be swiftly reversed, 2023 could well grab fewer headlines in comparison. Having said…By Tom AndrewView more
Blog29th Sep 2023The Importance of Workplace InvestigationsWhen possible disciplinary or grievance issues occur in the workplace, employers have a responsibility to find out all they reasonably can about the situation to ensure matters are resolved fairly and effectively. To do this, they should conduct a workplace…By Vicky MadiganView more
Blog7th Jul 2023How Important is ESG in M&A Transactions?Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) is attracting increasing attention from investors and acquirers when evaluating investment, growth funding and M&A opportunities. At the outset of a possible deal, investors and acquirers are now taking more rigorous ESG considerations into account. …By Alasdair GreenView more
Blog15th Jun 2023UNRAVELLING THE SECRETS OF TAX CODESTax codes are the enigmatic language of the financial world, often leaving individuals uncertain about their significance. In this guide, we aim to unravel the secrets of tax codes, shedding light on their importance and demystifying their complexities. Whether you’re…By UNRAVELLING THE SECRETS OF TAX CODESView more
Blog15th May 202350 Years Of VAT – It’s Been An Education!In this instalment of our reflection on the first half century of the “simple tax”, we look back at some of the policy decisions and case law that have shaped the current VAT landscape for education providers. As we look…By 50 Years Of VAT – It’s Been An Education!View more