Autumn Statement 2023 On 22 November 2023, Jeremy Hunt delivered the ‘Autumn Statement for Growth’. Against an improving economic backdrop, the Chancellor is keen to stimulate economic growth and highlighted 110 measures for businesses. In addition, there were...
New research has found that charity sector income in the UK has shrunk for the first time in eight years for the 2020/21 tax year. It is thought that smaller charities have been affected the most due to the impact of the pandemic. The UK Civil Society Almanac 2023 has...
UK manufacturers are requesting that the Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, announces an overhaul of the UK’s business tax and regulatory rules in the Autumn Statement to boost investment plans. The call from manufacturers to make these changes came from a survey that was...
In a recent review of the government’s green policies, Prime Minster Rishi Sunak has decided to scrap the proposed introduction of stricter minimum energy efficiency standards for rental properties. The original proposed changes set out that all tenanted properties,...
The UK manufacturing sector has overtaken France in the world rankings and now sits in eighth place according to official data published by Make UK. 2021 is the latest year for which global manufacturing output are available. This data shows that the UK’s...
IntroductionSince 2016, the private rental market in the UK has shrunk by around 400,000 homes. In this article, we will look at the reasons for this trend. Landlord Policy changes A report by CBRE has found that policy changes over the last ten years has...
The government announced that GP’s and all other practice staff will receive a 6% pay rise as recommended by the independent pay review body. The pay rise aims to address the recruitment and retention issues in the NHS. Recently, the NHS has struggled with recruitment...
Managing and investing charity funds is a delicate balancing act. Trustees have a responsibility to ensure that funds are invested in a manner that aligns with the charitable purpose of the organisation whilst maximising returns. On 1st August 2023, the Charity...
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) regulates solicitors in England and Wales. According to its latest annual report the SRA spent £16.5m on disciplinary processes in 2021/22, a £1.5m increase from 2019/20 (pre-covid). It should be noted that the SRA financial...
Whistleblowing plays a vital role in exposing wrongdoing, fostering transparency, and holding organisations accountable. Whistleblowing occurs when individuals within an organization bring to attention unethical or illegal practices, aiming to expose them to the...
In the digital age, fraud is showing no sign of slowing and is becoming an ever-present threat across all industries and sectors, in particular law firms that handle highly sensitive information on a daily basis. During these times, cybercriminal activity is becoming...
New legislation easing the tax rules for divorcing couples has received Royal Assent. This confirms announcements made by the Chancellor in the Spring Budget 2023. The changes apply in relation to disposals of assets made on or after 6 April 2023. What were...