by David Jones | Aug 26, 2021 | Comments on Global News, Opinion
The planet is getting hotter and extreme weather events are increasing; with human actions clearly being responsible, a sobering new report from the UN’s climate change arm has warned. Efforts by businesses to limit or neutralise carbon emissions along with other...
by David Jones | May 13, 2021 | Comments on Global News, Tax Investigations
Employers NIC Fraud An in-depth investigation by BBC Radio 4’s File on 4, has revealed that tens of thousands of individuals resident abroad have been recruited to front British companies as part of schemes costing the UK tax authorities hundreds of millions in...
by David Jones | Sep 17, 2020 | Comments on Global News, Corona Virus
Rishi Sunak has recently announced that new grants worth up to £1,500 will be available every three weeks to businesses required to close due to local lockdowns or targeted restrictions. The new grants come as the government locks down areas such as Bolton, which have...
by David Jones | Jul 23, 2020 | Comments on Global News, Self Assessment
I had a bit of time on my hands this week, so I decided to read the runes on this year’s report from HMRC on the size of its tax gap (the difference between the real tax liability for a given tax year and the amount that’s paid). The figures for the previous tax...
by David Jones | Jul 2, 2020 | Comments on Global News, Corona Virus, Profit & Cashflow Forecasting
The coronavirus pandemic has laid bare the frailties of football finances at all levels, but the weakest clubs are clearly suffering the most; just ask Wigan Athletic. Premier League and Championship football teams returned to action behind closed doors on 17th June...
by David Jones | Jun 16, 2020 | Comments on Global News, Corona Virus, Personal Finance
A minister usually announces any new government change in help for business and the individual at the daily coronavirus briefing. These are the headline-grabbing changes, such as ‘bounce-back’ loans or that the furlough scheme has been extended, but many...