Monthly Archives: May 2017

Damage limitation

The phrase “in-limbo” comes to mind when describing the present outlook for businesses in the UK. What will be the outcome of the June election? What will be the outcome of the withdrawal from the EU? We will all likely be affected. If not directly involved in trade with Europe, we are possibly part of […]

The new Criminal Finances Bill

New legislation to increase the powers of law enforcement received Royal Assent 27 April 2017. The Criminal Finances Act 2017 will give law enforcement agencies and partners, further capabilities and powers to recover the proceeds of crime, tackle money laundering, tax evasion and corruption, and combat the financing of terrorism. The act: creates unexplained wealth […]

Under 4 year olds now eligible for tax-free childcare

The government have issued the following press release regarding the roll-out of the new tax-free childcare scheme: From 21 April 2017, working parents can start applying for two new government childcare schemes launching this year – Tax-Free Childcare which begins immediately and 30 hours free childcare which starts in September. This means that working parents […]

Finance Bill reduced

In order to ensure that the Finance Bill 2017, introduced March 2017, is passed before the impending general election, huge chunks of the original, published bill have been removed. In the national press this has been referred to as a “wash-up”. Significant legislation has been side-lined in the process. For example, the following charging provisions […]