Disappointment for family farms as no expected change to IHT rules
For the many farmers in our region, there will have been disappointment that there was no moderation of the effects of the inheritance tax announcement made in the autumn Budget.
HMRC announces online filing service to cease
An HMRC announcement this month has major implications for all businesses which rely on its online filing service.
Tax year end is a great time to point out gift aid advantages
The end of the tax year is a good opportunity to remind donors of the advantages of Gift Aid, says Stef Smith of Lovewell Blake’s Charities team.
We need to educate the public about farming’s wider challenges
With the inheritance tax issue dominating the headlines, it is easy to think that this is the main problem facing agriculture – but in fact there is a whole swathe of existential challenges threatening farmers’ livelihoods and the country’s food security.
Modest expectations of next week's spring statement
Ed Passmore of Lovewell Blake says that business shouldn’t expect too much from the Chancellor’s Spring Statement next week.
Dental alert –Annual reconciliation and Rates reimbursements
The annual reconciliation reporting period and annual rates reimbursement claim processes will open shortly on Compass.
What might the predicted restriction on cash ISAs mean for investors?
Stephen Metcalf of Lovewell Blake Financial Planning says that the Chancellor may prioritise ISA reform in her Spring Statement later this month – but is that a practical suggestion?
Charities and voluntary groups urged to apply for share of £30,000 community fund
Local community organisations invited to bid for grants of up to £2,000.