Early predictions about what the Chancellor would enact were vague, and often upstaged by the ongoing quarrels over how and when to leave the European Union.
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Landlords are reminded that there is only six months left until the government begins restricting the amount of finance cost relief available.
A comment from Robert Marsden: HMRC have a warped and total unconnected view of reality with their latest consultation documents, and they seem to think every small business will be able to cope…
The Tax-Free Childcare scheme is due to launch in early 2017 and will be available to more than 2 million households. The scheme will help more parents to go to work and manage childcare costs. For every 80p contributed by the parents, the government will top this up with 20p, up to £2,000 each year, per child.
This morning we had an excellent turnout for the second Estate Planning seminar of the programme. Rebecca Potton was joined by Adam Shute of Hancock Quins.
The Chancellor’s third Budget in the space of 12 months was expected to be less exciting than its two predecessors. His room for manoeuvre was seen as constrained by disappointing economic numbers and June’s EU referendum.
Figures from the Resolution Foundation today show that the National Living Wage will be felt most by employers in Sheffield, Nottingham and Birmingham.
The Resolution Foundation, a think-tank, has reviewed the changes required by the new higher minimum pay laws and found that employers in lower-paying regions are likely to feel the strain.