The latest data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) reveals that more people than ever are working beyond age 65. One of the stranger economic statistics of recent times has been the strength of employment…
17 October 2022: ‘The Growth Plan’ – a further update
At 6.00 am on Monday 17 October, the Treasury issued a press release announcing that the (new) Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, would making a statement “bringing forward measures from the Medium-Term Fiscal Plan”. The timing of…
UK Prime Minister’s Statement – 14 October 2022
On 14 October, as an important deadline loomed for Bank of England support of the government bond markets to expire, the government’s political turmoil ratcheted up as the fallout from the ‘fiscal event’ of 23…
Making Tax Digital: avoiding VAT penalties
From 1 November 2022, VAT-registered businesses that do not yet comply with the Making Tax Digital (MTD) requirements will face penalties. Businesses should also be aware of the new VAT penalty regime being introduced from…
The rise of mini umbrella company fraud
The rise of mini umbrella company fraud continues to concern HRMC which has recently updated its guidance for businesses that either place or use temporary labour. Mini umbrella companies can be used to abuse the…