Doing our duty on behalf of the consumer
New regulations mean that financial services firms have had to review everything they do, says Stephen Metcalf of Lovewell Blake Financial Planning.
Retirement - An emotional journey?
Retirement has a habit of creeping up on you whilst you are busy getting on with your life, to the extent that we barely give it consideration until it is almost upon us.
R&D Tax Relief changes
HMRC is currently scrutinising claims for R&D tax relief, following increased media attention and parliament focus. The government has recently made its first steps towards reforming the R&D tax relief scheme, but the biggest changes are due to come into force on 8 August 2023.
Employment allowance for small charities
Small charities with employees are often unaware that they are eligible for the Employment Allowance. This enables them to reduce their annual National Insurance liability by up to £5,000, so long as their total NI liabilities were less than £100,000 in the previous tax year. Unincorporated charities and Community Action Sports Clubs are also eligible.
Sole trader vs limited company for tax purposes
How your business is taxed will be a big factor in how you structure it, says Leigh Thurston.
Norwich trainee accountant achieves top marks in national exams and carries off prestigious prize
A trainee accountant from Norwich has carried off a national prize after she achieved the top marks in the UK in her professional exams.
Time for charities to modernise their fundraising approach
Maximising fundraising income has never been more important – and arguably the fundraising environment has never been more challenging.
Is orange the new green? For investors, not yet
High-profile protests by Just Stop Oil activists are making the headlines – but are they influencing investors, asks Andrew Spaxman of Lovewell Blake Financial Planning.