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The Importance of Protection

What do we mean by protection? In a word, insurance - insuring against death, critical illness and ailments that prevent you from working.

Who does this apply to? Potentially everyone; regardless of whether you are employed, self employed or a business owner.

Implications for Directors – Finance Act 2020

There has been talk for some time about changes to how HM Revenue & Customs’ (HMRC) debt status will impact upon companies and directors. The change to HMRC’s status in insolvency procedures has been threatened for a while, as has joint and several liability for directors where there is evidence of tax avoidance and/or tax evasion, so it was no surprise that the Finance Act 2020 has both of these measures included within it. However, what has come as a surprise is the extension of the joint and several liability for directors who have been involved in a number of insolvencies.

Changes Ahead - Key Dates for your Diary

As government support begins to reduce, it's essential to keep a close eye on key dates and potential pinch points. Here we highlight those coming up...

So much cash, so little interest…

After 20 years, have Cash ISA's waned in popularity?

Could key tax allowances and reliefs be under threat?

The OBR has stated £174 Billion could be raised relatively easily, so are wealth taxes under threat?

The Road to the “U-shaped” Recovery

The Bank of England expects the UK economy to shrink by 9.5% this year meaning repercussions for many businesses. But all is not lost and there are still things you can do to help your business recover.

Our Legal Sector Leadership team discuss the Impact of Covid-19 on Law Firms

The Legal Sector Leadership Team, Andy, Tom and Rosy give their views on the impact Covid-19 is having on law firms and discuss what firms should be doing now and what the future may hold for them.

White Collar Crime in a Time of Financial Uncertainty

Economic crime tends to surge during and following a recession or period of financial uncertainty. A crime committed by employees in the course of their employment is defined as “white collar” crime. Such crimes include corporate fraud, bribery, Ponzi schemes, embezzlement, cybercrime and money laundering. The list could go on.

The Importance of Income Protection for Self-Employed and Contract Workers

More than 1 in 10 self-employed, part-time and contract workers would be unable to survive a week without work a recent survey reveals.

Restructuring Your Business - CVA as an Option

It is obvious that changes will be required to adapt to the ‘new normal’, and for some a Company Voluntary Arrangement may be the answer.