‘Far-reaching’ budget could have ‘dramatic impact’ on farming says leading agri finance expert
Whilst not on the scale of Kwasi Kwarteng’s announcement, Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ first Budget will probably be far-reaching – and the measures she unveils could have a dramatic impact on farmers and landowners. That is the prediction of one of the region’s leading rural finance experts.
Rising cost of rural crime to the regions farmers revealed in recent NFU report
Rising costs are no surprise to the UK’s farmers, who have seen the prices of their inputs - fertilisers, chemicals and labour to name but a few – inflated by over 30% in the last 5 years.
Agricultural Employment Contracts
Agriculture has traditionally relied on seasonal workers – but that doesn’t negate the requirement to provide written terms and conditions, says Ryan Lincoln.
Got your results? What next?
For teenagers up and down the country, A Level results day is a turning point.
HMRC launches VAT Registration Estimator
HMRC has launched a digital tool to help businesses estimate what registering for VAT may mean for them.
HMRC to send Simple Assessment tax statements to pensioners
HMRC will send Simple Assessment tax statements to pensioners in the next few weeks.
New Academy Trust Handbook for 2024
The ESFA has now published the 2024 edition of the Academy Trust Handbook, which covers the requirements academy trusts must comply with from 1 September 2024.
Xero - changes in price
Following Xero’s recent announcement that they would be implementing price increases, many have seen this as just another symptom of the increased cost of living we are all facing; however, this is due to a change in the packages being offered. It is worth understanding the detail on these changes so that businesses can maximise the potential of their package and make sure they are on the right tariff.