Recent surveys indicate a mounting concern among British citizens regarding their retirement savings. As the cost-of-living crisis continues and the economy stays unpredictable, many people are worried they won’t have enough money to retire comfortably. The latest research from Wealth at Work revealed that 39 per cent of employees think they will never be able […]
The Bank of England has once again voted to keep interest rates at 5.25 per cent – a 16-year high. However, the minutes from the Bank’s most recent rate-setting committee suggest that they are looking to cut interest rates this August. If true, this would be the first drop in borrowing costs for more than […]
Private equity investment has been a significant force in the financial world for some time. However, the nature of private equity has changed considerably in the last few years and it’s worth knowing how this may affect your business. Background Traditionally, private equity involved investment firms raising funds from investors to acquire stakes in companies. […]
The new UK Government has been formed. Despite the Labour Party’s campaign and pledges around keeping tax rises to a minimum, expert opinion suggests that future rises are inevitable. The inevitability of higher taxes For the foreseeable future, the freeze on most tax thresholds is likely to remain in place. The thresholds’ freeze means that […]
Invoice fraud, affecting one in three companies, involves deceptive practices that trick businesses into making payments to fraudulent accounts. As fraudsters’ techniques become more sophisticated, businesses must understand their tactics and the potential impact on operations. Here are some common techniques used by fraudsters: Fake invoices: Fraudsters create counterfeit invoices that appear legitimate. They might […]
HM Treasury has taken £77.2 billion in Income Tax and National Insurance (NI) since April 2024 – signalling the effect of the freeze in the Personal Allowance and Income Tax bands and thresholds. Taxpayers have seen two landmark cuts to employee NI payments, falling from 12 per cent to 10 per cent after the 2023 […]
Whether the hot weather lasts or not, summer is here to stay, bringing with it seasonal challenges and opportunities for business owners. You may think summer is business as usual, but many companies face disruption and delays due to: More people taking holiday than at other times The heat disrupting transport or the supply chain […]
When developing your business exit and succession strategy, you must consider all possible avenues, including those which might not seem so obvious. A management buyout (MBO) is one such approach that has gained traction for its flexibility and the ability to leave your business knowing that an experienced team is in place to run it. […]
Self-employed workers will see a substantial reduction in their Class 4 national insurance contributions (NICs) for the current tax year after two percentage cuts were announced in the 2023 Autumn Statement and 2024 March Budget. Maximum saving Class 4 NICs are earnings-related with the main rate paid on profits between £12,570 and £50,270. For 2023/24, […]
As the sun rose on Friday morning, Labour began its celebration of a significant victory, claiming a majority that fell short of its last landslide success in 1997. With a manifesto focused on change, its proposals for the next five years of Parliament are far-reaching, but not revolutionary. Now in power, it is important to […]
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