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HLB move up to 8th in the International Accounting Global Ranking
Hawsons is a member of HLB International, a global network of independent advisory and accounting firms. We are pleased to announce that HLB International has moved up two places in the International Accounting Bulletin’s global ranking to 8th position. In the 2022...
Care England launch plan to solve care home recruitment crisis
In response to the pressing need to tackle the ongoing recruitment and retention challenges faced by the adult social care sector in England, Care England has taken a proactive step forward by introducing an end-to-end solution. As the largest representative body of...
Spring Budget 2024 Summary
Spring Budget 2024 Summary Chancellor Jeremy Hunt delivered his ‘Budget for Long Term Growth’ on Wednesday 6 March 2024. His speech promised ‘more investment, more jobs, better public services and lower taxes’. Lowering taxes The Chancellor made further changes to...
Spring Budget 2024 – Key Tax Announcements
Today, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced his 2024 Spring Budget where he summarised the UK economic performance and announced his proposals for tax. We highlight below some of the key tax changes announced. National Insurance Contributions cut From April 2024,...
Top Law Firm Accounting Tips
Accounting is a fundamental pillar of measuring a successful law firm. Law firms, have unique financial considerations that require careful attention to ensure compliance with regulations and business performance. From managing client funds to handling operational...
Is succession in law firms still a very real problem?
Succession in law firms is very real problem in the UK The age profile of the legal sector is increasing. The huge wave of legal practitioners who entered the market 30 or 40 years ago are today of an age when they begin to contemplate phasing down or retiring...
Pharmacy First Launch – Almost half the UK were not aware
What is the Pharmacy First Initiative? Health leaders across England are celebrating the much-anticipated launch of the Pharmacy First service, marking a significant step forward in healthcare accessibility and efficiency. With over 90 percent of pharmacies onboard,...
2024 Ransomware Trends
The cyber security criminals aren’t giving up, and they’re not just doubling down either. They are now tripling down. They even have virtual “ransomware supermarkets” for criminals to pop in and buy ransomware in a box with a set of instructions so even more criminals...
Advisory fuel rates for company cars
HMRC has published new advisory fuel rates for company car users which take effect from 1 March 2024. The new rates reflect a reduction of 1p per mile for most petrol and diesel engine cars compared to the previous quarter. Petrol cars with an engine size over 2000cc...