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Newsletter | 2020

Are You Ready for the End of the Tax Year?

The tax year will end on April 5th. Are you confident that you have made appropriate preparations and maximised your tax allowances? Here are some of the allowances that you should consider: The Marriage Allowance You can transfer £1,250 of your Personal Allowance to your spouse or civil partner if they earn more than you…

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How Can Businesses Minimise the Risk of Insolvency During Lockdown?

As businesses struggle to survive the worst economic downturn in centuries, the Government is stepping in to minimise the number of insolvencies. In the first two weeks of lockdown, the Office of National Statistics reported that 25% of companies temporarily stopped trading and 41% of those still operating were forced to furlough many of their staff. Westminster has…

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How Ethical Are Your Investments?

As pressure mounts on governments and financial institutions to do more to combat climate change, the demand for ethical investment opportunities is on the rise. Triodos Bank’s annual impact investing survey has found that nearly half (45%) of investors say that they would be keen to move their money to an ethical fund as a…

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Will the New Government Impact VAT?

After an election, especially if the winning party has a large majority, there is often speculation that major changes to the tax system, including VAT, may be made. But, while there is talk that certain personal taxes such as inheritance tax and capital gains tax may be addressed in the forthcoming budget, industry experts believe…

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