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All the latest changes to tax legislation- important tax dates and deadlines, Help-Sheets on managing your personal finances, business news & opinion, as well as updates on what’s happening at Rawcliffe’s.
ICO Guidance on International Data Transfers
This information aims to help organisations know how to protect people's personal information when
HSE Guidance on Keeping Workplace Temperature Reasonable
As winter takes hold, you can find helpful advice from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) on keeping
Companies Urged to File Accounts Early and Online to Avoid Penalties
Running your own company can be exciting but also challenging. Directors have lots of responsibilities including
Autumn Statement 2023
In January 2023 the Prime Minister set out three economic priorities: to halve inflation, grow the economy and reduce debt. Consumer Prices Index (CPI) inflation has now more than halved from a peak of over 11% last autumn to 4.6% in October 2023.
Working from Home and the £6 Per Week Allowance
During the COVID pandemic the government relaxed the conditions to enable those working from home to be paid £6 a
Understanding the Right to Work and Minimum Wage Eligibility
All employers in the UK have a responsibility to prevent illegal working. You do this by conducting simple right to work checks before
UK Businesses Support Britain’s Plan for Digital Trade Borders
UK businesses have given a thumbs up to incoming changes set to digitalise Britain’s trade borders and
Millions Heading for Retirement Without a Financial Plan
Millions of over-55s in the UK are at risk of encountering financial difficulties in their retirement, new
New Bans and Restrictions on Polluting Single-Use Plastics
Government action to tackle the scourge of litter and protect the environment from plastic pollution came into force on the 1 October, with bans
UK Government Announces More Legislation to Tackle Late Payments
The UK government has announced tougher measures to tackle the issue of late payments to small
This UK Government is the Biggest Tax-Raising Parliament Since Records Began
The UK government is currently raising more in tax revenue, as a percentage of national income, than at any time since the
Managing Your Cash Flow
With increasing supplier prices and economic uncertainty, managing your business’s cash and understanding its
The REALLY Important Stuff!
With the constant news surrounding the economy, interest rate uncertainty, and high inflation, it is difficult not to
New Fire Safety Legislation
From 1st October 2023 new fire safety legislation comes into effect. This will mean that many businesses and building owners need
Start-Up Loans for New Businesses
Start Up Loans are personal loans designed to help new businesses begin trading. They were created to
The Autumn Statement is Scheduled for 22 November 2023
The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt, has confirmed that the Autumn Statement will be on 22 November 2023. The Autumn Statement can affect tax policy, benefits, and
Going Digital – The Need for Speed!
The trend towards paperless office solutions is rapidly increasing, whether it is to improve business efficiency or realise environmental goals. Our most profitable clients have already
Action Fraud Warns of Remote Access Scams
Action Fraud has received over 30 crime reports since June 2023 relating to remote access scams targeting businesses, with victims reporting