Business News - February
Client Focus: Sheila Fry, University of Bradford - February 2012
Sheila Fry is research grant manager at the University of Bradford Finance Department. As a forward-thinking, modern and student-orientated establishment, the University is committed to a future that continues to build on its foundations of academic excellence, providing all students with a world-class teaching and learning environment.
End of year tax planning - February 2012
In these tough times, it makes more sense than ever to keep as much of your money as possible in your own pocket.
So with the end of the 2011-12 tax year in April fast approaching, we’ve produced an end of year tax planning guide that highlights some useful opportunities for reducing your tax bill…before it’s too late.
Updated auto-enrolment timetable issued - February 2012
The government has published a revised timetable for when employers must start enrolling their staff in a workplace pension under the auto-enrolment initiative.
Company law in red tape spotlight - February 2012
Companies are being asked for their views on how to tackle unnecessary bureaucracy in company and commercial law in the latest phase of the government’s Red Tape Challenge to scrap unnecessary regulations.
PM backs small businesses in new campaign - February 2012
Empty and under-used government offices may become home to start-up and growing small businesses, under plans forming part of a new initiative announced by Prime Minister David Cameron.
‘Online only’ VAT returns weeks away - February 2012
HMRC has issued a reminder to VAT-registered businesses that all VAT returns must be submitted online from April.
SME manufacturers offered new support - February 2012
A new national programme has been launched to help small and medium manufacturing businesses to grow.
New tax dispute scheme put to test - February 2012
A pilot scheme has been launched for a new way to resolve disputes between SMEs and HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC).
Move set to boost co-ops - February 2012
New legislation will be introduced by 2015 that will help to make it as easy to set up a co-operative as any other form of business, the Prime Minister has announced.
Mediation pilot aims to resolve workplace disputes - February 2012
A new government pilot scheme could pave the way to earlier and more cost-effective resolution of workplace disputes.
QROPS face tougher requirements - February 2012
A number of Qualifying Recognised Overseas Pension Schemes (QROPS) may lose their status following the expected legislative changes on 6th April 2012.
Investment in property boosted by struggling euro - February 2012
Individuals looking to invest in property within eurozone countries have been given a boost by the recent strong performance of sterling.
Simplifying drawdown reviews - February 2012
While the introduction of capped drawdown has enabled individuals to decide how much to withdraw from their pension, subject to annual limits, investors aged 75 and over are required to have a yearly review to ensure sufficient funds remain.
Terry Parker, Aeroship Freightforwarding Ltd
