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Top industries for employer pension contributions revealed

Aug 12, 2019

Preparing for life after work has become one of the most important considerations for workers as they bid to secure their financial future. Auto-enrolment is now a league requirement for many, but the difference between employers’ contributions can play a substantial ...

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Government encouraging SMEs to sign up for funding to help with Brexit

Aug 08, 2019

The Government is encouraging UK small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to register for funding to help them cope with a new customs system following a potential no-deal Brexit. In December, the Treasury and Revenue & Customs unveiled an £8 million training ...

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Millions of workers boosting incomes through side businesses

Aug 05, 2019

According to the latest research, millions of British workers are boosting their income through 'side hustles'. The study of adults in full-time employment by Vistaprint found that almost a quarter of respondents had turned a hobby into a side business alongside ...

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Best UK cities for female entrepreneurship revealed

Aug 01, 2019

According to the latest research by Clydesdale Bank Yorkshire Bank (CYBG), Bristol and Sheffield are the two best cities in the UK for female entrepreneurs. The findings come following a study into the attitudes and opinions of 2,000 small business owners ...

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Workers missing out on £140 million in unclaimed expenses

Jul 29, 2019

New research has revealed that workers in the UK choose to miss out on £140 million a year in unclaimed work expenses, rather than go through the complex expense claim process. The survey was conducted by smart business spending solution Soldo, ...

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HMRC investigates a quarter of estates that pay IHT

Jul 25, 2019

In the 2018 to 2019 tax year, HMRC opened 5,537 inheritance tax (IHT) investigations, which equated to almost a quarter (23 per cent) of the 22,000 estates on which the tax is applicable. IHT is levied at a rate of 40 ...

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Everything you need to know about electric company cars and tax

Jul 22, 2019

The number of electric cars in Britain recently hit the 200,000 milestone, indicating that the UK is finally coming round to the inevitable idea of an emission-free future. But why wait until then? Electric car owners are already experiencing the cost-saving ...

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VAT Reverse Charge for building and construction services – What you need to know

Jul 18, 2019

In an attempt to tackle fraud in the construction industry, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is be introducing a domestic reverse charge which will take effect from October 2019. The reverse charge legislation will now place the responsibility on a contractor ...

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HMRC defeated in latest high profile IR35 case

Jul 15, 2019

A radio presenter has become the latest high profile person to win an IR35 tribunal case against HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC). The latest case involved Paul Hawksbee, a presenter on Talksport radio, who appealed an IR35 determination over a £140,000 ...

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Managing business expenses is the biggest headache for SMEs

Jul 11, 2019

According to the latest research, managing travel costs and business expenses are the two biggest headaches for businesses in the UK. The research by Allstar Business Solutions looked into the concerns of 1,000 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). They found that employers ...

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