Blog22nd Jul 2022HMRC improves data collection for customer consultationIt 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 2022New 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 Adam FlightView 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
Blog4th Jul 2022‘Fiscal Drag’ pulls more UK Taxpayers into higher rate bands As inflation reaches 9% in the UK, the freeze on the income tax rate bands will inevitably push more taxpayers into higher brackets. It was announced in the Budget last year that the income tax personal allowance and higher rate…By Lyndsey RussellView more
Blog29th Jun 2022The Power of Inclusive Language in RecruitmentAs individuals, we all see the world through a different lens depending on our background, cultural environment, and personal experiences. This influences our judgment and assessment of others and the situations we are confronted with. Collectively, we hold beliefs and…By Ailsa SmillieView more
Blog29th Jun 2022Are you legally obliged to provide a contract of employment?Most employers provide their employees with a contract of employment when they start with a new employer. It’s common practice across the UK and is essential to set out the expected terms of an employee’s role and their remuneration package.…By Louise McCoshView more
Blog28th Jun 2022Social Media Policy: Why Having One Is ImportantThe rise of social media Over the past decade there has been a surge in social media usage resulting in a total 60.37 million users in the UK. With such a wide user base, it is evident that social media…View more
Blog27th Jun 2022Additional Dwelling Supplement – am I liable?From April 2016, the purchase of a second home not only brought a liability to Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (“LBTT”) but also to Additional Dwelling Supplement (“ADS”) which is a levy of 4% of the property price where that…By Additional Dwelling Supplement – am I liable?View more
Blog24th Jun 2022Extension of the Trust Registration ServiceThe Trust Registration Service (TRS) was introduced in June 2017 as part of the UK’s Money Laundering regulations. The TRS requires trustees to report information about the trust, trustees, trust assets (for taxable trusts), beneficiaries and other parties associated with…View more
Blog23rd Jun 2022Members Voluntary liquidation (MVL) Vs. Strike OffSince moving into restructuring at AAB, friends and family have asked me: ‘What is an MVL?’ ‘Is an MVL a bad thing?’ ‘Why can’t owners just close businesses themselves?’ These are all very good questions! The restructuring and recovery team…By Claire Smith View more
Blog16th Jun 2022Protecting employee data – is your head in the cloud?Having a clear technology strategy is important to adhere to the increased complexity of payroll operations and compliance with UK and international regulations. Few organisations are operating cloud-based payroll systems and consequently sensitive data is passed regularly via email or other non-secure…By Protecting employee data – is your head in the cloud?View more