When it comes to running a GP surgery, effective management is paramount. In this article, we discuss how GP practices can optimise their financial sustainability, operational efficiency, regulatory compliance and HR management in the long term. GP Finance: focus on...
The Autumn Budget unveiled some key changes to tax policy as the Chancellor looks to raise £40bn of additional funding. In this article, we look at how these changes will affect the care home sector. Staff costs From April 2025, the care home sector among many...
The new Justice Minister, Shabana Mahmood, has said she is pledging to make public funding a priority and to smooth relations with the Legal Aid Agency. The Legal Aid Minister, Heidi Alexander admitted that the legal aid system was on life support and it would be a...
If you own a furnished holiday property, you may wish to consider taking action before 5 April 2025. In the Spring Budget, it was announced that the Furnished Holiday Let Regime will be abolished and draft legislation has now been published, which has provided some...
It may be tempting to put off preparing your self-assessment tax return until later in the year. However, there are many benefits of submitting your tax return early and keeping on top of your tax affairs. Peace of mind Christmas can be a very busy time of year so...
The construction industry has emerged as the hardest-hit sector for insolvencies in the year leading up to April 2024. Recent data from the Insolvency Service found that 4,401 construction companies in England and Wales registered as insolvent. This accounts for a...
New UK car sales exceed 1 million for first time since the pandemic Car sales statistics for new UK car sales exceed 1 million in the first half of 2024. The first time this has happened since the pandemic, providing optimism for the car market. Business and Fleet...
The manufacturing sector is at a crossroads. A very innovative industry with undertaking significant technical advancement but struggling with growth limiting skills shortages. This is a problem that needs to be addressed as the potential of the manufacturing industry...
UK manufacturers are looking forward to a good second half of 2024 as orders and output are expected to rise. Despite the challenges of a skills shortage, the sector is upbeat about its prospects. According to a recent Make UK survey, the trade body for manufacturing,...
This article serves as an introduction to the fundamentals of cash flow management. If you need any support regarding your cash flow management or anything else, then please do get in touch. What is cash flow? Cash flow or cash flows is typically defined as the...
The development of the first International Non-Profit Accounting Guidance (INPAG) for non-profit entities has progressed into a third and final consultation. Currently, no international accounting guidance exists for non-profit organisations. What issues does...
A recent analysis by Pro Bono Economics (PBE) has found that rates of formal volunteering have reached an all-time low as 40% of charities report that volunteering numbers have been insufficient to enable them to meet their main objectives in the last 12 months. Small...