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By Andrew Robinson

11th November 2021

‘Keep our farmers farming’ - conference calls for Government to support UK agriculture

Farmers, politicians and industry experts gathered on November 3 to hear from a line-up of several speakers. They discussed the future of farming and the challenges posed by the Government’s plans for agricultural transition away from EU-based rules and the Basic Payment Scheme, in tandem with the ambitious target to be Net Zero by 2050.

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By Andy Poole

11th November 2021

2022: Could it be a year of drama for the legal sector?

As we come to the end of 2021, which for many of us has felt like one long slog since the first lockdown of 2020, here I provide a quick state of the market review and look forward to what 2022 might bring.

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By Justin Rourke

10th November 2021

Social care funding reform - how will the changes affect you?

Read about the main changes affecting those commencing care In England from October 2023. 

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By Armstrong Watson

10th November 2021

What are your Retirement Options?

HMRC revealed that £30.7 billion of flexible payments has been withdrawn by 4.2 million individuals between Q4 2017 through Q1 2021.

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By Richard Andrew

9th November 2021

Time for hospitality businesses to review their bank finance as interest rate is held at record 0.1% low

The decision by the Bank of England to hold the base rate at the historically low 0.1% will be a relief for individuals and businesses with variable interest rates on their debt finance. However, with inflation expected to reach 5% next year an increase in the base rate seems inevitable at some point in the near future.

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By Elaine Wilcox

4th November 2021

Bounce Back Loans – repayments and business viability

At the height of the pandemic, the Government offered emergency loans up to £50,000 to businesses to cover their running costs at a time when trading was very difficult, if not impossible.

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By Becky Bowness

4th November 2021

The Autumn Budget’s impact on R&D tax relief

Rishi Sunak’s Autumn Budget will come as welcome news to many given the Government’s continued pledge to invest in Research and Development (R&D) activities.

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By Armstrong Watson

3rd November 2021

Scottish Business: An optimistic outlook – but can we deliver?

High confidence and growth in Scottish business activity were reported in two recent economic studies.

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By Richard Woolgar

3rd November 2021

Does your hospitality business have the right front of house systems in place?

As hospitality businesses in England have emerged from months of restrictions and those in Scotland continue to adapt to existing regulations, it might be a good time for businesses to take stock and see if their front of house systems still meet current and future needs.

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By Sharon Carr

29th October 2021

Benefits of Electric Cars

Introducing electric cars into a business or organisation is no longer just about social responsibility.  There are a number of benefits to driving an electric car, including some serious financial incentives such as electric car benefit in kind.  There are also other considerations you need to make too.  The main points to consider are listed below.

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