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Salary sacrifice and the minimum wage

Further to our recent article on the National Minimum Wage (NMW) increases on 7 March 2024 – read…

Global Market Commentary – March 2024

STOCKS BEGIN TO MOTOR -
In June 2023 we asked whether a new bull market had begun. Nine months later, we have our answer. The MSCI World index moved to new all-time highs in February. The US and Japanese stock markets have led the way, while others are yet to catch up - including the UK’s.

Spring Budget 2024 – Highlights

Yesterday, Jeremy Hunt gave what could be the Conservative Party’s last Budget before a General Election and possibly his last as Chancellor of the Exchequer. He claimed the Spring Budget 2024 aimed to halve inflation, reduce debt and grow the economy.

National Minimum Wage increase 

All employers need to be aware that the National Living Wage (NLW) and National Minimum Wage (NMW) rates are increasing on 1‌‌‌ ‌‌April 2024. In addition, the National Living Wage will be extended to workers aged 21 and over (previously only for age 23 and over).

What happens if you can’t pay your tax bill?

If you are a taxpayer and you are concerned that you cannot pay your tax bill on time, you have the option to set up an online “time to pay” arrangement with HMRC.  This means you can spread the cost of you tax bill over a period of 6-12 months, helping improve cash flow.

Changes for owners of Airbnb and short term let properties in England

In the future, owners of Airbnb and short-term let properties in England will have to get planning permission before renting out rooms.

Companies House Fee Increase

From 1 May 2024 it has been confirmed that Companies House are increasing their fees. Companies House fees are often…

Global Market Commentary – 2 February 2024

A Steady Start to 2024 -
The year has begun on a tentative footing following the excesses of November and December, when asset prices galloped higher. Investors have paused to reflect on the ‘wall of worry’ that is said to accompany most bull markets. 

National Apprenticeship Week: 5 – 11 February

This…

Bank of England – Business Update

13 February 2024

HMRC makes child benefit digital for new parents

A change to the child benefit claims process means it can now be done entirely online through the government’s…

Misinformation around tax on ‘side hustles’

It was widely and incorrectly reported last week (w/c 8 Jan), that new reporting rules for digital platforms was…