Small business Autumn Statement 2015 review On 25 November, the Chancellor delivered his latest Autumn Statement. In a year which has already seen two Budgets, which have both brought big changes to the small business community – including the big dividend income...
Non-financial trustees lessons from kids Company The high-profile closure of Kids Company has seen the charity and the government come under intense scrutiny regarding funding, governance and financial management. Following its closure on 5 August 2015 there have...
Are you ready for the new Scottish Rate of Income Tax? On 6 April 2016, a fundamental change will be made to the taxation system for some UK resident individuals. Those who are resident in Scotland will pay two types of income tax on their non-savings income. The main...
The decline of the British steel sector The British steel sector has seen prices half in the last 12 months as it falls behind in an industry which is dominated by China. In the last 6 weeks alone a number of steel manufacturers have announced job losses as they look...
Is it time for charities to embrace the digital era? Whether you are a new charity or have been around for many years, there are many instances where technology can help your charity enhance performance and grow, whether it’s through attracting external funders,...
What is the role of a trustee? One of the biggest challenges for charities and trustees, which we only briefly mentioned in our 2015/16 challenges outlook, is determining where trustee involvement should begin and end. This is particularly important for small and...
What does the future hold for transport & logistics? The transport & logistics sector is key to both the long and short-term health of our economy. Transport & logistics firms are vital to the nation’s global and domestic competitiveness and its...
The importance of crisis planning for law firms Whether you are an independent law firm with predominately local clients or a multiple office law firm with a national/international focus, it is vital you have a plan for when crisis strikes. All law firms are...
Small business Autumn Statement 2015 review On 25 November, the Chancellor delivered his latest Autumn Statement. In a year which has already seen two Budgets, which have both brought big changes to the small business community – including the big dividend income...
Non-financial trustees lessons from kids Company The high-profile closure of Kids Company has seen the charity and the government come under intense scrutiny regarding funding, governance and financial management. Following its closure on 5 August 2015 there have...
Are you ready for the new Scottish Rate of Income Tax? On 6 April 2016, a fundamental change will be made to the taxation system for some UK resident individuals. Those who are resident in Scotland will pay two types of income tax on their non-savings income. The main...