We need to educate the public about farming’s wider challenges
With the inheritance tax issue dominating the headlines, it is easy to think that this is the main problem facing agriculture – but in fact there is a whole swathe of existential challenges threatening farmers’ livelihoods and the country’s food security.
Modest expectations of next week's spring statement
Ed Passmore of Lovewell Blake says that business shouldn’t expect too much from the Chancellor’s Spring Statement next week.
Dental alert –Annual reconciliation and Rates reimbursements
The annual reconciliation reporting period and annual rates reimbursement claim processes will open shortly on Compass.
What might the predicted restriction on cash ISAs mean for investors?
Stephen Metcalf of Lovewell Blake Financial Planning says that the Chancellor may prioritise ISA reform in her Spring Statement later this month – but is that a practical suggestion?
Charities and voluntary groups urged to apply for share of £30,000 community fund
Local community organisations invited to bid for grants of up to £2,000.
Pensions and divorce – what are the options?
Scott Hansell of Lovewell Blake Financial Planning says that carefully planning how to split pension assets should be an important part of any divorce proceedings.
Advisory fuel rates for company cars
New company car advisory fuel rates have been published and took effect from 1 March 2025.
Why being a charity trustee is a good idea?
Becoming a trustee doesn’t just benefit the charity involved, but offers many rewards to the individual, says Kyle Smith of Lovewell Blake’s Charities team.