Steve McGregor Summer’s here! These days Britain is a nation of cyclists, perhaps not yet to rival the Dutch but we’re pedalling fast to catch up. And with summeron the way many of us fair–weather riders are looking forward … Read more
Business trips abroad When out on a weekend shopping trip most people tend not to think about VAT when they buy something. They’re right not to dwell on it when you consider that one … Read more
A hard-earned reputation Any business which works hard to gain customer satisfaction wants to trade on that solid reputation wherever possible. Plus many people like to know what others think … Read more
New legislation Although it was touch and go at times, the Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Act 2015 became law on 26 March 2015 . The Act makes a number of fundamental changes to company law, one … Read more
P11D deadline. It’s that time of year when you need to turn your attention to preparing the dreaded Forms P11D . A form is needed for each director and employee who earned £8,500 or more if … Read more
A massive change Towards the end of March 2015 theConsumer Rights Act 2015 received Royal Assent. This legislation – which is a massive shake up to existing UK consumer laws – is due to come into force on 1 October 2015 . When … Read more
On 1 October 2014 the Intellectual Property Act 2014 comes into force. Under it, the legal owner of an unregistered design is the person who created it not who commissioned … Read more
From 30 June 2014 any employee who has at least 26 weeks’ continuous service will have the statutory right to make a flexible working request. Are you obliged to bring … Read more
The national minimum wage rates effective from 1st October 2014 are now available. To see these rates, follow the link below: https://www.gov.uk/national-minimum-wage-rates Contains public sector information licensed under the Open … Read more
Over the next few years UK companies are likely to see changes to the accounting practice used to prepare financial statements. HMRC have published two papers to provide an overview … Read more