The UK manufacturing sector has seen its largest increase in optimism since 1973 as lockdown measures ease and demand grows. Vaccine progress increases manufacturers optimism A recent poll of 288 leading industrial companies (conducted by the CBI) found that...
According to the 2021 Digital Transformation Assessment conducted by The Manufacturer and IBM, 67% of manufacturers have accelerated their adoption of digital technologies as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. Only 16% have suspended their digital adoption...
In recent years slowing down climate change by reducing emissions has become a top priority for many countries around the world. In 2019 the UK government signed a legally binding target of net zero emissions by 2050. A survey of senior figures (managing directors,...
Hawsons Chartered Accountants is 165 years old Hawsons Chartered Accountants was founded in the city of Sheffield in 1854 – more than 25 years before the creation of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales – by Alfred Allott and John Hewett....
Tax implications of the Election Result The general election has ended and the Conservatives have secured a large majority winning 365 seats. What does this mean for tax? How will the election result affect you or your business? Tax expert Craig Walker provides a...
Introduction to tax rates We have summarised the key rates and allowances which are fundamental to our business and personal lives. We are sure that you will find them a useful point of reference and have set out below a few examples of how they can be used. ...
General Data Protection Regulation The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is set to come into force from May 2018. It will replace the current Data Protection Act and is the biggest overhaul of data protection legislation for over 25 years. GDPR will change the...
VAT expert Tony Nickson outlines the pitfalls to avoid when reclaiming input VAT. 1. Reclaims for purchases made before VAT registration It is important to ensure that the maximum amount of input VAT is reclaimed on your business expenditure. This includes input tax...
R&D tax incentives - don't miss out! Research and Development (R&D) tax incentives can provide additional tax deductions and enhanced cash flow for companies that develop new products, processes or services. Although widely available, many companies wrongly...
The UK manufacturing sector has seen its largest increase in optimism since 1973 as lockdown measures ease and demand grows. Vaccine progress increases manufacturers optimism A recent poll of 288 leading industrial companies (conducted by the CBI) found that...
According to the 2021 Digital Transformation Assessment conducted by The Manufacturer and IBM, 67% of manufacturers have accelerated their adoption of digital technologies as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. Only 16% have suspended their digital adoption...
In recent years slowing down climate change by reducing emissions has become a top priority for many countries around the world. In 2019 the UK government signed a legally binding target of net zero emissions by 2050. A survey of senior figures (managing directors,...