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By Justin Rourke

22nd November 2023

Autumn Statement 2023 - Pensions and Savings

The Chancellor’s 2023 Autumn Statement is perhaps more remarkable for what it did not include, rather than what it did. Financial planners had widely been expecting ISAs to benefit from an increase in annual allowance and a simplification.

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By Becky Bowness

22nd November 2023

Autumn Statement 2023 - Head of Tax Initial Reaction

Jeremy Hunt has delivered an Autumn Statement he said will grow the economy and back British businesses, but while many of the fiscal plans announced seem generous, businesses may still see increased financial pressure in 2024.

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By Ann Probert

16th November 2023

Companies in financial difficulty – directors' duties to creditors

The insolvency of a company is not a black-and-white matter. Directors must use their judgement as to where their company is positioned to determine where the balance of competing interests between the company's various stakeholders should lie.

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By David Threlkeld

16th November 2023

£1.6m IHT tax dispute highlights complexities of reliefs for farm businesses

It can be dangerous to assume that all the assets owned by a farming family will be exempt from Inheritance Tax (IHT). Here we look at a recent tax tribunal in which £1.6m of IHT was at stake and the family concerned were denied their claim for Business Property Relief. 

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By Becky Bowness

15th November 2023

How might the Autumn Statement 2023 impact you and your business?

Our experts will be analysing the impact of the Chancellor’s announcements in a special webinar on Thursday 23 November 2023, but until then, here is a brief overview of what we anticipate might happen.

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By Richard Woolgar

15th November 2023

Xero or Microsoft Business Central? How to choose the right solution for your business

Many businesses choose to outsource their accounting and bookkeeping functions but how do you choose the right outsourced accounting software solution? There are many options available in the market, each with its own features, benefits, and drawbacks.

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By Ed Connell

15th November 2023

How law firms can avoid financial distress

There are several ways a law firm can find itself in financial distress. Knowing how a firm might fail and how this can be avoided will ensure you identify issues and take appropriate action to improve your business’s financial performance.

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By Armstrong Watson

10th November 2023

Funding for business equipment and kit

Business equipment and kit are often critical for the success of any business, but updating and buying new kit can also be a major expense. Here we look at a range of funding solutions to consider, from finance leases to loans.

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By Paul Moody

9th November 2023

Can I help my children through the cost-of-living crisis and save on Inheritance Tax too?

Gifting your children or grandchildren money while you are alive could be a tax-efficient way to be the “Bank of Mum and Dad” during the cost-of-living crisis and could mean that you help your children now when they need it most.

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By Andrew Robinson

7th November 2023

Northern Farming Conference embraces change and innovation for sustainable agriculture

The Northern Farming Conference is an inspiring annual event and this year - under the banner of ‘Tomorrow’s Farming Today’ - highlighted how farmers are adapting to the challenges presented by the loss of BPS payments and the need to make their farming practices more environmental and sustainable.

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