Pound Drops Below $1.30 as June Retail Sales Fall
There has been a surprising fall in the pound after a decrease in retail sales in June. Although the Office for National Statistics expected there to be a 0.2% rise in sales after May, it was reported that sales fell by 0.5%. This resulted in sterling being down...
National living wage – rising wage costs for employers
The National Living Wage From 1 April 2016, following the introduction of the new National Living Wage, all workers aged 25 and over are legally entitled to at least £7.20 per hour. This was, however, until the Chancellor delivered his Autumn Statement, where he...
Challenges for UK small businesses in 2016
Starting up and running a small business is a challenging process and there are many aspects an owner must consider. There are a number of challenges facing UK small business owners and it is essential owners understand the potential implications each may have on...
Company car tax: is a company car still a tax efficient option?
Company car tax efficiency is at the forefront of many business owners and employees’ minds and, whether you’re thinking of purchasing your first company car or upgrading an old one, it is important to understand the pros and cons of company car tax. It may come as a...
