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A selection of the latest accountancy news

The Autumn Statement & What it means for you

The Chancellor held his 2014 Autumn Statement on Wednesday 3rd December. There were a number of measures announced, many of which may affect you. The most headline-catching announcement was the change made from 4th December to Stamp Duty on residential property sales. Previously, the rate at which stamp duty was levied on a sale depended … Continue reading The Autumn Statement & What it means for you

The National Minimum Wage is increased with effect from 1st October

The National Minimum Wage is increased with effect from 1st October. This is the minimum hourly rate that can be paid by employers. They take effect from the first “pay reference period” starting on or after 1st October. Therefore, for a weekly paid worker who is paid for a 5 day working week commencing each … Continue reading The National Minimum Wage is increased with effect from 1st October

Movember

Hard as it is to believe sat here in a short-sleeve shirt in beautiful sunshine but it is less than one month to the start of November and less than three months to Christmas. Some of you will recall that for the last couple of years we have been supporting the “Movember” campaign which aims to … Continue reading Movember