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New online voluntary National Insurance payments service launched
One of the main reasons you need to check if there are gaps in your National Insurance (NI) record is to make sure you have paid...
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May 2, 20241 min read


New rights for carers to take unpaid leave
On 6 April 2024 the Carer’s Leave Act came into force which gives employees a statutory right to take unpaid carer’s leave. This applies...
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Apr 29, 20241 min read


Paternity leave changes from 6 April 2024
The law on statutory paternity leave and pay changed on 6 April 2024. The main changes are: employed fathers-to-be will need to provide...
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Apr 25, 20241 min read


Inheritance Tax Receipts (IHT) reach an all-time high
Despite much pre-Budget speculation earlier in the year, there were no major reforms to IHT announced. The amount of IHT collected in...
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Apr 24, 20241 min read


What expenses can I claim if I am a hybrid worker?
The position is clear for employee travel costs for commuting to a usual place of work. No tax relief is available. But what is the...
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Apr 23, 20241 min read


Remember to update your VAT road fuel scale charges
Please remember to update your VAT road fuel scale charges which apply from the next accounting period beginning on or after 1 May 2024....
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Apr 21, 20241 min read


New research suggests huge overpayments due to wrong tax codes
According to new research by financial services company Canada Life, UK workers overpaid an estimated total of £5.8bn to HMRC, simply...
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Apr 18, 20241 min read


Would I pay less tax if I disincorporated my business?
Last year we wrote an article for our newsletter looking at whether you would pay less running your business through a company, rather...
Shepherd Partnership
Apr 11, 20242 min read


Chris takes annual leave to help on the family farm
Our Agricultural Manager, Chris recently took a little break from his desk to help out at the busiest time of year at his family's farm...
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Apr 10, 20241 min read


Revised employee 'fire and rehire code' published
Following the well the publicised case of P&O ferries dismissing hundreds of staff, a new statutory Code on the Practice of dismissal and...
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Apr 9, 20241 min read


A quirk in the PAYE system
Many employees may encounter an unexpected tax liability for 2023/24 due to how employees are taxed when an additional pay day falls in a...
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Apr 7, 20242 min read


New employee flexible working rules
New flexible working regulations will come into effect on 6 April 2024. The changes: Will give employees the right to request flexible...
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Mar 31, 20241 min read


Northern Max Business Accelerator - for businesses in Bradford or Leeds
The following information has been shared from a City of Bradford Council newsletter: The Northern Max Business Accelerator 2024 is for...
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Mar 29, 20241 min read


Farming Equipment and Technology Fund (FETF) 2024
An FETF grant could be available to help buy items that improve productivity, manage slurry and improve animal health and welfare. More...
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Mar 27, 20241 min read


Major reforms to apprenticeships announced
The Prime Minister has announced reforms to apprenticeships that will enable up to 20,000 more apprenticeships. With effect from April...
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Mar 27, 20241 min read


Changes to National Insurance for the Self Employed from April 2024
The Autumn Statement and Spring Budget both announced National Insurance Contributions (NICs) changes the self-employed. The...
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Mar 26, 20242 min read


HMRC are stopping issuing paper repayment notifications for Corporation Tax and Self Assessment
From 8 April 2024 HMRC are changing how they let taxpayers and your clients know they have issued a Corporation Tax or Self Assessment...
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Mar 25, 20241 min read


Share your views on bTB: Consultation on targeted culling with increased use of badger vaccination
Defra has launched a consultation setting out proposals for the next phase of badger TB control policy, which are part of delivering the...
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Mar 25, 20241 min read


Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) changes from 6 April 2024
Gross Payment Status (GPS) compliance test Compliance with VAT filing and payment obligations is to be added to the compliance test for...
Shepherd Partnership
Mar 22, 20241 min read


New way to sign into HMRC online services
GOV.UK One Login will be a new way of signing into government services using an email address and password which will be offered to some...
Shepherd Partnership
Mar 22, 20241 min read
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