The Telegraph recently reported that there is a risk of up to 200,000 people missing out on stamp duty savings due to backlogs in the property market. The stamp duty holiday, which is confirmed to have not been extended will end on March 31, has caused a
With the UK set to face its worst economic decline in 300 years and with unemployment rates expected to hit 7.5%, investment into SMEs has never been more important. The government’s independent forecaster, the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) expects the number of unemployed people
Today, Theta Global Advisors, a big firm disruptor in the accountancy and consulting markets, has announced the hire of Patrick Hopkins as Associate Director to lead their Systems Implementation practice. Patrick brings a wealth of experience as an Oracle professional and has supported many clients
With Black Friday imminent, British consumers will grab early bargains in a bid to save some cash. However, with a boom in Buy Now Pay Later options and other credit schemes, even the savviest of savers can be fooled into crippling debt. As UK families
BRITS will spend an average of £200 LESS on Christmas presents this year – and will buy more second-hand gifts than ever before, a study shows. The uncertainty brought by the coronavirus pandemic has made people reflect more on the meaning of Christmas, and two in
A desire for greater regulatory oversight and a need for more education around Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) personal finance products are two of the findings of a new survey of UK consumers conducted by Capco, the global management and technology consultancy. A UK Survey
Global awards platform, Airwards, has unveiled the line-up of award categories for its inaugural year, ahead of submissions opening on 1 December 2020. The first unifying digital awards scheme of its kind to recognise best practice drone work, the Airwards categories span a broad variety
Companies with associated defined benefit pension schemes should carefully consider decisions regarding the declaration and payment of dividends for 2020-year ends, say leading tax and advisory firm Blick Rothenberg. Sunil Bhavnani, Technical Director at the firm said” The effects of COVID-19 pandemic continue to be
There’s never been a more important time to know what you’re drinking than during the Christmas and the new year party season. Transparency over exactly how little alcohol is in your alcohol-free or low-alcohol drink is essential for those seeking a hangover-free party season this
Following a joint investigation by the Financial Conduct Authority and City of London Police, the FCA has charged Richard Jonathan Faithfull with one offence of money laundering, contrary to Section 327 of the Proceeds of Crime Act. Mr Faithfull is due to appear at Westminster