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Government investment for energy technologies of the future

The government has launched a wide-ranging £375 million package of support for innovative energy technologies with the aim of powering British homes and businesses for decades to come and strengthening the nation’s energy security. This includes £240 million to support the production of hydrogen as a clean, low-cost energy technology,

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Tax card – rates for 2022-2023

Download our handy tax card which shows the latest tax rates for the taxes we are asked most about. Any questions? Please contact us about the April tax changes. We can provide a full tax review which will help identify possible tax savings.

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What to do with your savings?

Saving used to be the foundation of good financial management. Putting cash away to deal with emergencies, or to build up a cash sum for anything from a deposit on a first home to our old age was the first step to financial security. The banks and building societies were

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Tax relief for employee travel where there is “hybrid” working

During the COVID-19 pandemic many employees were required to work from home. Since restrictions have been lifted, employers have put in place “hybrid” working arrangements whereby employees work from home on certain days and in the office for other days. Some of these arrangements are contractual and others are arranged

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Taxation for couples

By Tom Annat It may surprise some readers to learn that independent taxation was not introduced until 1990. Up until that point, a married woman’s income was considered part of her husband’s for tax purposes. Thankfully, progress has been made since then and husbands and wives are now taxed separately.

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UHY Global magazine issue 13 available now

Expert insight and analysis for world business The 13th edition of UHY Global magazine is now available. UHY Global draws on the knowledge of UHY’s network of member firms to provide insight and expertise for today’s global business community in a thought-provoking, upbeat and engaging read. Topically wide ranging, many

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National Living Wage & National Minimum Wage rates for 2022

The government have announced the rise in the National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage from April 2022. In full, the increases are: National Living Wage (23+) to increase from £8.91 to £9.50 National Minimum Wage (21-22) to increase from £8.36 to £9.18 National Minimum Wage (18-20) to increase £6.56

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Gift Aid your donations to help Ukraine

One of the best ways to help is by donating cash through trusted charities and aid organisations, rather than donating goods. Cash can be transferred quickly to areas where it is needed, and individuals and aid organisations can use it to buy what is most needed. Unsolicited donations of goods,

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Lambourn Open Day – Good Friday

The pretty Berkshire village of Lambourn opens its stable doors and welcomes visitors from around the world every Good Friday. Visitors are welcome in many of the renowned training yards, to see how they work, and to meet the horses and staff. The Lambourn Valley is famous for its long

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