Help to Buy scheme extended to 2023
on 1 November 2018
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The Help to Buy equity loan scheme, which offers a 20 per cent government loan (40 per cent in London) … Read More
Changes to Stamp Duty
on 31 October 2018
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Chancellor Philip Hammond has announced plans to abolished Stamp Duty for all first-time buyers of shared ownership properties up to … Read More
Student loan repayment threshold rises by 2.9%
on 23 October 2018
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The government has increased the loan repayment thresholds (the amount graduates can earn before making repayments) for student loans by … Read More
EU adopts proposal to cut VAT on e-books
on 18 October 2018
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The Professional Publishers Association (PPA) has welcomed an EU decision to reduce VAT on online publications, including electronic books, newspapers … Read More
HMRC update guidance on salary sacrifice for employers
on 17 October 2018
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HMRC’s salary sacrifice guidance has been updated to provide information about the effect of employees changing from childcare vouchers to … Read More
Brexit: Risks for UK and EU companies
on 16 October 2018
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With less than six months until the exit, the main risks areas businesses may face are as follows: 1. Cyber-attacks: future … Read More
Bizarre excuses given for late Companies House filings
on 15 October 2018
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An erupting volcano and a paper-eating goat are just two of the unusual explanations provided by directors for their inability … Read More
HMRC update list of software suppliers for VAT Returns and the EC Sales List
on 9 October 2018
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VAT Returns and EC Sales List: commercial software suppliers is published by HMRC to assist businesses find recognised suppliers and … Read More
EU countries lost almost €150bn (£134bn) in VAT revenues in 2016
on 8 October 2018
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European Commission analysis shows EU countries lost almost €150bn (£134bn) in VAT revenues in 2016, with the UK and Ireland … Read More
Small charities failing to provide accurate financial data
on 5 October 2018
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According to a Charity Commission survey, not enough small charities are providing correct information in their annual returns because too … Read More