Blog8th Aug 2022Working Remotely – Nine to five at the office is no longer the norm… but neither is working in a UK officeThe impact of COVID has been widespread and far reaching, touching all aspects of work and home life. Many now have the option to work from home, but some are taking this as an opportunity to work from anywhere, including…By Lynn GracieView more
Blog4th Aug 2022CYCLE TO WORK DAY – ANTICIPATING 1 AUGUST 2024As we approach National Cycle to Work Day on 1 August 2024, the significance of cycling for both personal health and environmental well-being continues to grow. Originally introduced by the UK government in 1999, the Cycle to Work scheme aimed…By Nicola BurnsView more
Blog3rd Aug 2022World Breastfeeding Week 2022 In 2022, reports of women receiving criticism for breastfeeding in public are still sadly occurring. Only recently, a staff of a major supermarket chain reduced a mother to tears after being told that she was being “inappropriate” for breastfeeding…View more
Blog2nd Aug 2022Importance of Tax Planning When Selling a BusinessSuccessful business owners usually think long and hard about their exit strategies and negotiating business sales that meet their needs, but relevant tax planning is often overlooked or considered too late in the process to be effective. When you’ve put…By Gunhild DamView more
Blog29th Jul 2022COVID recovery, labour shortages & supply chain issues: the resilience of Scotland’s food & drink sectorIn the last two years we have seen some of the most challenging times in business. In particular, the Scottish food and drink industry has been hit hard by varying restrictions imposed across the country. Despite these challenges, the industry…By COVID recovery, labour shortages & supply chain issues: the resilience of Scotland’s food & drink sectorView more
Blog28th Jul 2022Employment (Allocation of Tips) Bill As the Employment (Allocation of Tips) Bill makes its way through Parliament, it is important to understand what the new Code of Practice to be issued by the Secretary of State would mean, especially for the hospitality, leisure and service…By Nicola BurnsView more
Blog26th Jul 2022New Ways of Working: Working from HomeThere is nothing innovative about working from home. Employees in some capacities have been working from home for years, whether this is in a self-employed position or whilst occupying roles that benefit from a higher level of autonomy and asynchronous…View more
Blog25th Jul 2022Self-Assessment Taxpayers: is your 31 July ‘Payments on Account’ due for payment?Self-Assessment taxpayers who had a liability of more than £1,000 in the 2020/21 tax year are likely to be required to make ‘Payments on Account’ towards their 2021/22 tax liability. The first interim payment was due on or before 31…By Self-Assessment Taxpayers: is your 31 July ‘Payments on Account’ due for payment?View more
Blog22nd Jul 2022HMRC – Improving the data it collects from its customers consultation documentIt is usually around this time of year, as the holiday season gets underway that government departments publish consultation documents, and HMRC is no different. HMRC is looking for responses to its consultation on improving the data it collects from…By Nicola BurnsView more
Blog12th Jul 2022Government introduces new Bill to protect Seafarer workers when entering UK ports After the appalling actions of P&O in May of this year, the government has now introduced new legislation to ensure that seafarers are paid at least the National Minimum Wage. This new legislation, effective 6 July 2022, applies to any vessels…By Government introduces new Bill to protect Seafarer workers when entering UK ports View more
Blog6th Jul 2022Parental Bereavement Leave 2022 On the 6th of April 2022, the Northern Ireland Assembly introduced legislation that will now provide parents with two weeks’ Parental Bereavement Leave entitlement if they lose a child under 18 or suffer a stillbirth after 24 weeks. This…View more
Blog6th Jul 2022Research & Development tax relief claimsAs Research & Development (R&D) tax relief claims become more popular across the UK for both SME and large sized corporations, it is no surprise that HMRC is cracking down on the review process for who they grant this generous…View more