top of page
NEWS


Pilot project to support directors with cyber security risk
The UK government has commissioned Arculus Ltd, a cyber security consultancy, to undertake a pilot project to support directors of UK...
Shepherd Partnership
Jan 26, 20242 min read


A secret wedding!
Adam surprised us all with some very happy news just before Christmas... that he was newly married! Adam and long-term partner, Virginia,...
Shepherd Partnership
Jan 15, 20241 min read


ACAS webinars - free to attend
Below are a list of upcoming ACAS webinars you can register onto today. These events are free to attend. Business support: Managing in...
Shepherd Partnership
Jan 11, 20241 min read


Cryptoasset 'Nudge Letters'
HMRC has sent out ‘nudge letters’ to people believed to be investing in cryptoassets who may not be declaring the profits correctly. The...
Shepherd Partnership
Jan 10, 20241 min read


Heather's second grandchild arrives
Our director, Heather, became a second-time grandma just before Christmas. Here is Luca (wearing a hat knitted by Heather)!...
Shepherd Partnership
Jan 9, 20241 min read


'Side Hustle Tax' rolled out
People making a “side hustle” (such as selling second-hand clothes online or renting out a spare room on Airbnb) are amongst those who...
Shepherd Partnership
Jan 7, 20241 min read


Biggest upgrade to UK farming schemes introduced by the Government since leaving the EU
On 4th January, the Secretary of State, Steve Barclay, attended the Oxford Farming Conference and gave a speech. He announced the biggest...
Shepherd Partnership
Jan 5, 20242 min read


HMRC advice regarding emails asking you to verify a change to your online account
HMRC has advised that if you receive an email to verify a change to your online account, it should be ignored if you did not request it....
Shepherd Partnership
Dec 10, 20231 min read


Understanding Zero Hours Contracts
Zero-hours contracts can be a flexible option for both employers and workers. For example, if the work is not constant or is 'as and...
Shepherd Partnership
Dec 8, 20231 min read


Disclosing unpaid tax on crypto assets
HMRC has recently launched a new campaign with a specific disclosure process, encouraging people to disclose unpaid tax on crypto assets...
Shepherd Partnership
Dec 7, 20231 min read


Reminder to correctly report any side income
We recently wrote about correctly reporting a side income, and greater powers for HMRC, here: https://www.shepherdpartnership.com/post/re...
Shepherd Partnership
Dec 6, 20231 min read


StartUp Awards 2024
Applications for the StartUp Awards open on Tuesday (5th December). The StartUp Awards champion and celebrate the best and brightest...
Shepherd Partnership
Dec 3, 20231 min read


Stay safe in the snow
The Met Office has some practical advice and information on what to do to stay safe in the snow. When there is a snow warning in place...
Shepherd Partnership
Dec 1, 20231 min read


Farming News: Investment to reduce water and air pollution from slurry
A further £74 million is being made available to help farmers invest in improved slurry infrastructure to tackle water pollution, improve...
Shepherd Partnership
Nov 29, 20231 min read


Autumn Statement 2023 Summary
Business Tax Capital Allowances Limited companies: At the Spring Budget 2023, the super deduction regime was replaced with 'full...
Shepherd Partnership
Nov 24, 20234 min read


Black Friday bargain hunters warned of enhanced online scams after millions lost last year
Further to our blog last week about the NCSC's (National Cyber Security Centre's) tools for small businesses, a further warning has been...
Shepherd Partnership
Nov 20, 20232 min read


Tools available to help SMEs tackle cyber security issues
The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has announced several online tools for small organisations. The announcement comes alongside...
Shepherd Partnership
Nov 17, 20231 min read


Adam's GNR story features in local press
Adam's GNR fundraising efforts have captured the attention of the local press! His story was recently published in the Craven Herald and...
Shepherd Partnership
Nov 16, 20231 min read


Careers Evening at Skipton Girls' High School
We were pleased to be invited to take part in Skipton Girls' High School's recent Careers Evening. The picture shows Millie, our Trainee...
Shepherd Partnership
Nov 10, 20231 min read


Business Finance Week 2023: 6 - 10 November
From 6-10 November the British Business Bank, along with several partners from across the UK, will host Business Finance Week 2023. With...
Shepherd Partnership
Nov 2, 20231 min read
bottom of page