Possible benefits of 3D printing in UK manufacturing Rapid advancements in 3D printing have led to UK manufacturers exploring the use of the technology in production, but what really are the possible benefits of 3D printing? In this article we look at customisation,...
What with the care sector in 2016 look like? There are more than 430,000 residents living in care homes across the UK and the sector employs over 1.4 million people…yet, many care home operators are facing an uncertain and challenging future. Four months ago, in our...
Ongoing transportation projects to improve UK links The Chancellor, George Osborne, has promised to continue to make significant infrastructure improvements a key focus over the next four years through committing billions of pounds to improving the UK’s...
HLB member discuss key topics in the Netherlands A group of personal wealth advisors from within the HLB International network met for a meeting in Tilburg, the Netherlands, on 20 and 21 November 2015. There were representatives present from the USA, the Netherlands,...
Making R&D claims easier for smaller and medium companies The government views investment in research and development (‘R&D’) as a key to economic success. It is therefore committed to encouraging more smaller and medium sized (‘SME’) companies to claim...
What does the future hold for Pubs and restaurants? Although many pubs and restaurants are in better financial shape than they were following the economic downturn in 2008, the sector is still facing a number of tough challenges. In this article we look at some of the...
Have you ever thought about what the agriculture sector might be like in 2040? DEFRA is developing a 25-year industry-led farming plan with the aim to deliver a more competitive and profitable agriculture sector. The goal is to grow more, buy more and sell more...
One of the shock announcements from the recent Autumn Statement was the move to raise the small claims limit and remove whiplash compensation. In this article we look at what the changes may mean for personal injury law firms. What are the proposed changes? The...
VAT is a constant focus in the charity sector and presents a wide range of different challenges and issues for charitable organisations. The unique and valuable VAT reliefs that are available to charities are detailed and tightly defined, as a recent housing example...
Possible benefits of 3D printing in UK manufacturing Rapid advancements in 3D printing have led to UK manufacturers exploring the use of the technology in production, but what really are the possible benefits of 3D printing? In this article we look at customisation,...
What with the care sector in 2016 look like? There are more than 430,000 residents living in care homes across the UK and the sector employs over 1.4 million people…yet, many care home operators are facing an uncertain and challenging future. Four months ago, in our...
Ongoing transportation projects to improve UK links The Chancellor, George Osborne, has promised to continue to make significant infrastructure improvements a key focus over the next four years through committing billions of pounds to improving the UK’s...