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COVID-19 sends rail off the rails
COVID-19 sends rail off the rails The Covid-19 pandemic has had far-reaching implications for many business sectors and on our way of life generally. Its impact on the rail industry has been particularly acute in the short-term, and although the long-term...
How has COVID-19 affected the haulage industry?
How has COVID-19 affected the haulage industry? In this article, we will be covering how COVID-19 has affected the haulage industry. The data we will be using in this article is from a series of surveys undertook by the Road Haulage Association (RHA) in April 2020. In...
Summer Statement Summary
Summer Statement Summary On the 9th July the Chancellor announced his Summer Statement to kick-start the economy. Rishi Sunak has pledged to “protect, support and create jobs” and get pubs and restaurants “bustling again” Hospitality The Chancellor has...
Rishi Sunak announces £2bn home insulation scheme
Rishi Sunak announces £2bn home insulation scheme The Chancellor has announced a £2bn grant scheme for homeowners for energy-saving home improvements, this is part of a wider £3bn project to cut emissions. The Treasury has said that this funding would help...
Government Announces Stamp Duty Holiday
Government announce stamp duty holiday Stamp duty is paid on the purchase of a property. The rules of stamp duty are slightly different across the 4 countries of the UK. Stamp Duty Land Tax is paid in England and Northern Ireland. Land and Building...
Two promotions at Hawsons
Two new promotions at Hawsons The partners are pleased to announce two new promotions in the firm’s Sheffield office. Effective from 1 July 2020 Ben Lomas is promoted from Audit Senior to Audit Manager and Craig Walker from Senior Tax Manager to Tax Director. Ben...
Basic Cash Flow Management Tips
Basic Cash Flow Management Tips This article serves as an introduction to the fundamentals of cash flow management. If you need help with anything concerning cash flow or anything else, then please do get in touch. What is cash flow? Cash flow is typically...
Prime Minister to use Construction to Accelerate Economy
The Prime Minister has announced an immediate £5bn package of capital investment in infrastructure projects. Confirming that the Government is investing in the construction sector to accelerate the economy’s recovery from the coronavirus crisis. This funding should...
What is an Audit?
An audit is an investigation conducted by an independent party into a company’s financial report. The aim of an audit is to provide assurance (different from a guarantee) that the financial statements are true and fair according to the relevant financial reporting...
COVID-19 sends rail off the rails
COVID-19 sends rail off the rails The Covid-19 pandemic has had far-reaching implications for many business sectors and on our way of life generally. Its impact on the rail industry has been particularly acute in the short-term, and although the long-term...
How has COVID-19 affected the haulage industry?
How has COVID-19 affected the haulage industry? In this article, we will be covering how COVID-19 has affected the haulage industry. The data we will be using in this article is from a series of surveys undertook by the Road Haulage Association (RHA) in April 2020. In...