UK female high-earners remain at 27% of British workforce
There has been no growth in the percentage of British women who earn high salaries over the past four years,…
Rough guide to the Autumn Statement
Last week's Autumn Statement contained plenty of new announcements that will have a direct impact on the UK accountancy sector.…
UK GDP growth slowed by weakening trade
Poor overseas trade figures have caused the UK economy to slow down, with the result that household spending is now…
Digitisation of tax returns – what it actually means
With continuing expansion of digitisation by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC), the way tax is collected is already changing for…
Autumn Statement puts in place new anti-avoidance measure for capital allowances
With the Autumn Statement bringing in many new measures that affect the UK accountancy sector, one that has an immediate…
British pension withdrawals could add up to £4.7bn
The changes to pension regulations, which allow savers more flexibility in accessing their funds, could have led to £4.7bn being…
Chancellor Osborne announces tax exemption for charities
As one of a raft of announcements in the Chancellor's spending review and autumn statement, charities have now been partially…
UK companies pay £1bn in total fees to their auditors
The UK’s largest companies have paid more in fees this year than last, despite the audit market becoming more competitive.…
UK buy-to-let stamp duty changes from next year
Buy-to-let investors and holiday home buyers will have to pay stamp duty rates that are three percentage points higher as…
Help with costs promised for big energy users
Steel and chemicals industries will be amongst the big users of energy that will benefit from being exempt from paying…
Young professionals face ethics challenge, says ICAEW
The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) has issued new research that indicates millennials working in finance…
London construction boosts UK economy by £6.2bn, shows study
Billions of pounds have been added to the UK economy by the numerous new construction projects being built in central…