by Steve Greehy | 20th August 2019 | News
The Office for Tax Simplification (OTS) has said that fewer people should have to pay tax on gifts made to loved ones in the years before their death. Under the current rules, inheritance tax of up to 40% is paid when someone dies within seven years of making a gift.... 
by Peter Bowyer | 20th August 2019 | News
The Intermediary Mortgage Lenders’ Association (IMLA) is urging the Government to stop its crackdown on the buy-to-let market.The calls come following evidence which shows the negative impact the tax changes have had including forcing some landlords out the private... 
by Rebecca Austin | 20th August 2019 | News
The UK’s skills shortage has been well documented in recent years and if the latest predictions are anything to go by, it’s about to get a whole lot worse.Individuals and businesses are becoming increasingly reliant on technology and the Internet which means that... 
by Peter Bowyer | 20th August 2019 | Blog
The construction industry has had a huge impact in the UK. In 2017, it contributed an impressive £113 billion to the economy, with construction output increasing by a further 14% in the 18 months to the end of September 2018.Even better, demand for domestic... 
by Peter Bowyer | 20th August 2019 | News
With the school holidays in full swing, employers are being urged to advise employees that they’re entitled to tax-free childcare.The government scheme is available to working parents (including those who are self-employed) with children aged up to 11 (or 16 if...