by Gary Woosey | Sep 14, 2021 | Covid-19
As the furlough scheme comes to an end, the latest figures have revealed that almost 12 million workers in England, Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland have been supported by the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) since its launch last year. The initiative –...
by Gary Woosey | Sep 9, 2021 | Uncategorized
Taxpayers face an increase in their National Insurance contributions (NICs) and dividend tax rates from 2022. To explain how this significant change may affect you, please use our helpful FAQ below: How much is the National Insurance rate increasing? The Health and...
by Gary Woosey | Aug 30, 2021 | Tax
Millions of married couples and those in civil partnerships could be entitled to up to £252 in income tax relief, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has revealed. The latest statistics suggest that nearly 1.8 million couples are currently claiming the Marriage Allowance....
by Gary Woosey | Aug 16, 2021 | Covid-19
Due to the ongoing staff shortages caused by the pandemic, UK restaurants have had to increase employee wages to entice chefs and waiters – which could mean higher prices for customers. According to recent data, four of the biggest UK restaurant chains have...
by Gary Woosey | Aug 10, 2021 | Covid-19
A recent report on the latest business trends suggests that despite the surge of hiring among UK firms in July, the lack of working employees could still threaten the UK’s economic recovery. These staff shortages are a result of Brexit and pandemic-related factors,...