Coronavirus disruption and Brexit continues to disrupt the job market despite record numbers of staff returning from furlough, the latest statistics have revealed. If you are an employer, here’s what you need to know. Employment remains below pre-pandemic levels Office for National Statistics (ONS) figures show that the number of payroll employees increased by 182,000 […]
How will the National Insurance and dividend tax increases affect me?
Taxpayers face an increase in their National Insurance contributions (NICs) and dividend tax rates from 2022. To explain how this significant change may affect you, please use our helpful FAQ below: How much is the National Insurance rate increasing? The Health and Social Care Levy will see a 1.25 percentage point increase in NICs. When […]
File Companies House accounts online to avoid delays, businesses told
Businesses have been urged to file Companies House accounts online as coronavirus disruption continues to significantly delay processing times.
UKCA marking deadline extended by one year following coronavirus disruption
Businesses have been given an extra year to apply new product safety markings for most products placed on the market in England, Scotland and Wales, it has been announced. The UK Conformity Assessed (UKCA) marking regime will replace the product safety labelling system previously used while a member of the European Union. Here’s what you […]
Growing your tech business – How mergers and acquisitions can help
By Ben Chernoff, Partner at Davis Grant The past year has seen the formation of many new tech firms in the UK – with the nation now a leader in Europe in several fields.
Latest employment figures – What do they tell us about recruitment prospects?
By Ben Chernoff, Partner at Davis Grant The UK has been buoyed by news from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) that Job vacancies have hit a record high as the economy begins to rebuild and recover.
Government to launch new animal welfare standards following EU departure
New legislation will protect the welfare of farm animals being transported across England and Wales, the Government has announced. EU directives had previously prevented any changes to animal welfare rules, but now that the UK has left the single market, the UK Government is free to improve standards and regulations. Here’s what we know about […]
Property investors keen to retain portfolio, despite the challenges that they face
By Neil Driver, Partner at Davis Grant The last few years have been challenging for many landlords and investors given the legislative and economic difficulties that have emerged in the last decade.
Tax-relief schemes may help start-ups raise outside investment – ICAEW
Tax-relief schemes may help start-ups and established businesses attract outside investment when traditional investment is not viable, a major regulator has said. The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) said initiatives, such as the seed enterprise investment scheme (SEIS) and the enterprise investment scheme (EIS), may help even the smallest of firms […]