Relief scheme takes the heat off energy bills
Businesses have been given a helping hand by the Government to cope with the dramatic rise in energy prices as a new winter of discontent looms. Through a new Energy Bill Relief Scheme, the Government will provide a discount on wholesale gas and electricity prices for all non-domestic customers (including all UK businesses, the voluntary […]
Mini-Budget 23 September 2022
A summary of the main tax changes that will impact the liability of individuals and business owners from April 2023 are: • A reduction in the Income Tax basic rate from 20% to 19%. • The abolition of the 45% additional Income Tax rate. • The cancellation of the proposed increase in Corporation Tax. The […]
Businesses face rebranding following Queens death
Heinz. Cadbury. Coca-Cola. Being household names isn’t the only thing they have in common. All three were awarded the Royal Warrant, and were able to display the Royal Arms on their products. Following the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, these companies – and around 600 more – will have to stop using the […]
Prepare your business for the next big challenge
Business owners could be facing a difficult few months as the cost-of-living crisis continues to bite alongside the predicted winter recession. After overcoming the difficulties associated with COVID-19, it seems there hasn’t been much opportunity to steady the ship before the next tidal wave of challenges washes over us. The worst thing businesses can do […]
We need to do things differently says Chancellor
In a busy week for Prime Minister Liz Truss and her newly formed cabinet, her Chancellor has had a meeting with market leaders to set out the Government’s new, pro-growth economic approach. Kwasi Kwarteng began by acknowledging the extraordinary challenges that families and businesses across the UK are facing this winter, exacerbated by Putin’s barbaric […]
Tough new rules to protect against cyber attacks
Broadband and mobile companies will be forced to adhere to tough new rules to help protect the UK from cyber attacks. The new Government regulations will come into force in October and will be among the strongest in the world. They will provide much tougher protections from cyber threats that could cause network failure or […]
Energy bill support for families and businesses
New Prime Minister Liz Truss made the ongoing energy crisis her priority after taking the keys to No 10. She has revealed her plan to support people and businesses with their energy bills with a new Energy Price Guarantee alongside the lifting of a ban on the controversial practice of fracking. Truss aims to tackle […]
Bungling bundling bank to repay businesses
NatWest has found itself in hot water after forcing hundreds of business customers to open fee-paying current accounts in order to secure a loan. The high street bank is now having to refund around £600,000 to small and medium-sized business after legal direction from the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA). The CMA found that NatWest […]
UK proposes digital deal to support Ukraine recovery
Ukraine has been offered a helping hand by the UK Government to rebuild its economy in the wake of the Russian invasion. Talks between the two nations have led to plans to pursue a new digital trade agreement to help Ukrainian businesses trade more effectively with the UK. International Trade Secretary Anne-Marie Trevelyan met officials […]
Rent-a-room Relief
The Rent a Room Scheme lets you earn up to a threshold of £7,500 per year tax-free from letting out furnished accommodation in your home. This is halved if you share the income with your partner or someone else. You can let out as much of your home as you want. The tax exemption is […]
