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Tax changes for furnished holiday lets (FHL’s)
If you own a furnished holiday property, you may wish to consider taking action before 5 April 2025. In the Spring Budget, it was announced that the Furnished Holiday Let Regime will be abolished and draft legislation has now been published, which has provided some...
New advisory fuel rates for company cars
HMRC has published new advisory fuel rates for company car users which take effect from 1 September 2024. The rates have decreased by 1p per mile for most petrol and diesel cars. Petrol and diesel cars with an engine size over 2000c have seen a larger decrease of 2p...
Reasons to file your self assessment tax return early
It may be tempting to put off preparing your self-assessment tax return until later in the year. However, there are many benefits of submitting your tax return early and keeping on top of your tax affairs. Peace of mind Christmas can be a very busy time of year so...
Sole trader vs self employed explained
Sole trader vs self employed Working for yourself can be an appealing prospect as it provides you the opportunity to be in control of your own working life. If you are considering working for yourself you will need to consider whether you want to be self-employed or a...
Construction sector worst hit for insolvencies
The construction industry has emerged as the hardest-hit sector for insolvencies in the year leading up to April 2024. Recent data from the Insolvency Service found that 4,401 construction companies in England and Wales registered as insolvent. This accounts for a...
Hawsons advise on Spencer Agents transition to employee ownership
Hawsons Corporate Finance are delighted to announce that Spencer Agents have completed their transition to an Employee Ownership Trust. Spencer Agents are a local and independent estate agent based in Sheffield. Founded in 1993, we believe that they are the first...
New UK car sales exceed 1 million for first time since the pandemic
New UK car sales exceed 1 million for first time since the pandemic Car sales statistics for new UK car sales exceed 1 million in the first half of 2024. The first time this has happened since the pandemic, providing optimism for the car market. Business and Fleet...
Overcoming the manufacturing skills gap
The manufacturing sector is at a crossroads. A very innovative industry with undertaking significant technical advancement but struggling with growth limiting skills shortages. This is a problem that needs to be addressed as the potential of the manufacturing industry...