The Chancellor, George Osborne started his budget speech yesterday by saying “This is a big budget for a country with big ambitions”. There is no doubt that the government wants growth to continue, cementing this fact by stating that their aim is to eradicate the UK’s deficit by 2020. But was the Chancellor’s budget a…
It was built up as a “Budget where the Chancellor could make an impression”, and Mr Osborne certainly did just that! He started his speech by saying he had prepared a “one nation Budget”, but unfortunately its contents has split the opinion of the nation. One thing everyone can agree on is that the current…
It’s been 20 years since the Conservative Party delivered its last Budget, but will it be one to remember? Will Chancellor George Osborne use the fact that the government is now here to stay for another 4 years to stamp his authority on how the Government will run the country? What can you expect from…
White Hart Associates and MHA MacIntyre Hudson are hosting an afternoon of fun and games in the beautiful surroundings of Old Deer Park, Richmond all in support of the excellent Travel Industry Charity ABTA Lifeline. Feel free to come along and watch two teams of industry professionals playing a hard fought but charitable game of…
This is a WHA article that recently appeared in ABTA’s frequent newsletter, ABTA today, which provides important and relevant information to all of its members:- FINANCIAL REPORTING STANDARD 102 (“FRS 102”) The purpose of this guidance note is to advise Companies on the changes in accounting and reporting required by the mandatory adoption of FRS…
You will most certainly be waking up to various headlines about Chancellor’s George Osborne’s pre-election Budget. With just under 50 days to go before the election, media views vary from “a positive budget for a Britain walking tall”, to “a negative Budget that neglected public services such as the NHS”. Whatever the view, the pre-election…
This is especially true if the government in power loses the election and the chancellor with the red lunchbox has to give it back. It’s much like the promises made on an employment CV, you can only fulfil them if you get the job! Will areas of the coalition government’s budget prove a fruitless exercise…
One of the most common questions I receive from our clients is “Shall I purchase a car through my business”? My response is always: Look at the facts, count the costs and study the Tax implications. This is because successive governments have increased taxation on cars and fuel, which has made it very expensive to…
For many, retirement brings a whole new chapter to their life. For others it can be something they only start to think about when the time arrives. But all of us, regardless of our age and background should take note of the new state pension rules, as taking steps now can ensure we do not…
VAT legislation never seems to stand still, so as a business owner this means keeping up to date with the latest changes. You may have read something online or in the press referring to the VAT “Moss” Scheme? Moss stands for the “Mini One Stop Shop” and could affect your business if you supply any…
