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The charity commission has offered the following guidance to charities following the recent public disorder events. The main points are summarised below: Are you operating in an area which has

Companies developing artificial intelligence (AI) to improve safety on construction sites, reduce time spent repairing the railways and cut emissions across supply chains are amongst a number of

A higher rate of CGT applies to gains on the disposal of residential property (apart from a principal private residence). In the Spring Budget 2024, the Chancellor announced a reduction in the higher

Goodwill is a concept frequently discussed, and yet it is seldom addressed in legislation. Typically, it is defined as the additional value of a business beyond its tangible assets. In the vast

When a limited company makes charitable donations specific rules apply. These may include Corporation Tax relief for donations to registered charities or community amateur sports clubs (CASC), as well

More details have been published regarding Chancellor Rachel Reeves' plans to impose a VAT charge on private school fees. The government has said that the money raised by ending the tax breaks on VAT,

It was announced as part of the Spring Budget measures that the present favourable tax benefits presently allowed for the letting of properties as short-term holiday lets - known as the furnished

You can usually claim tax relief on private pension contributions worth up to 100% of your annual earnings, subject to the overriding limits. Tax relief is paid on pension contributions at the highest

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has published an update on the widespread action it is taking to ensure that people can get the best possible choices and prices in the face of ongoing cost

In a move to put more money in working people’s pockets, the government has overhauled the remit of the Low Pay Commission (LPC). This will, for the first time, ensure the independent body considers

The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) met on 1 August and in a very close 5-4 vote decided to reduce interest rates by 25 basis points to 5%. The 4 remaining members voted to keep the

The VAT Annual Accounting Scheme is available to most businesses with an annual turnover of up to £1.35 million. Key benefits of the scheme include the obligation to file just one VAT return per year,