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Reported cut in grant funding for rail freight operators
Reported cut in grant funding for rail freight operators

Reported cut in grant funding for rail freight operators Proposals announced recently by the Department for Transport may have a major impact on rail freight operators and force more lorries on to the roads. In 2016/17, a total of £19.9m was awarded to freight...

Charity 2017 Budget review and analysis
Charity 2017 Budget review and analysis

The Chancellor Philip Hammond presented the last Spring Budget on Wednesday 8 March 2017. In his statement the Chancellor was keen to point out that he wanted the tax system to be fair, particularly in relation to the distinction between employed and self-employed...

Agriculture 2017 Budget review and analysis
Agriculture 2017 Budget review and analysis

The Chancellor Philip Hammond presented the last Spring Budget on Wednesday 8 March 2017. In his speech the Chancellor was keen to point out that he wanted the tax system to be fair, particularly in relation to the distinction between employed and self-employed...

Further guidance issued on the Quality Payments Scheme
Further guidance issued on the Quality Payments Scheme

NHS England has published further guidance on the Quality Payment (QP) Scheme for community pharmacists which is intended to ease the pressure faced by GP practices whilst also improving the care of patients. A brief background As part of changes to the Community...

Tax Rates and Allowances 2017/18
Tax Rates and Allowances 2017/18

Tax Rates and Allowances 2017/18 Many of the tax rates and allowances are fundamental to our business and personal lives and the most important ones for the 2017/18 tax year are summarised here. We are sure that you will find it a useful point of reference throughout...

Budget 2017 Key Details and Summary
Budget 2017 Key Details and Summary

Budget 2017 Philip Hammond presented his first and last Spring Budget on Wednesday 8 March 2017. In his speech the Chancellor was keen to point out that he wanted the tax system to be fair, particularly in relation to the distinction between employed and self-employed...

Hawsons year end tax planning ideas 2017
Hawsons year end tax planning ideas 2017

Hawsons year end tax planning ideas 2017 The tax system is undoubtedly complex, but this complexity shouldn't deter you from keeping your taxes as low as possible, as well as maximising your net income. In this article, we look at pre 5th April tax planning...

Spring Budget 2017: Predictions
Spring Budget 2017: Predictions

Spring Budget 2017: Predictions Philip Hammond will deliver his Spring Budget on 8 March. This will be the first and last ever Spring Budget, as the main tax announcements will be switched to the autumn in future. But what can we expect when the Chancellor delivers...

Agriculture update for UK farmers – February 2017
Agriculture update for UK farmers – February 2017

Brexit The government White Paper (WP) on Brexit was issued on 2nd February 2017. The Governments priority is stated as securing the most open trade possible in goods and services between the UK and the EU. The WP quotes that UK exports to the EU of agriculture,...

Reported cut in grant funding for rail freight operators
Reported cut in grant funding for rail freight operators

Reported cut in grant funding for rail freight operators Proposals announced recently by the Department for Transport may have a major impact on rail freight operators and force more lorries on to the roads. In 2016/17, a total of £19.9m was awarded to freight...

Charity 2017 Budget review and analysis
Charity 2017 Budget review and analysis

The Chancellor Philip Hammond presented the last Spring Budget on Wednesday 8 March 2017. In his statement the Chancellor was keen to point out that he wanted the tax system to be fair, particularly in relation to the distinction between employed and self-employed...

Agriculture 2017 Budget review and analysis
Agriculture 2017 Budget review and analysis

The Chancellor Philip Hammond presented the last Spring Budget on Wednesday 8 March 2017. In his speech the Chancellor was keen to point out that he wanted the tax system to be fair, particularly in relation to the distinction between employed and self-employed...