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Farming investment fund launched 16 November 2021
The Farming Investment Fund has launched which we understand has been adapted by Defra following feedback received from the farming...
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Nov 17, 20212 min read


New Export Support Service is available
This new service allows all UK businesses to get answers to practical questions about exporting to Europe. UK businesses can use this...
Shepherd Partnership
Nov 17, 20211 min read


Changes for hauliers moving goods between the EU and the UK from 1 January 2022
HMRC have published leaflets for hauliers who move goods between the European Union and Great Britain, explaining the new rules they need...
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Nov 16, 20211 min read


30 day Capital Gains reporting extended to 60 days on sales of UK residential property
With much emphasis in the Budget having been around Universal Credit changes, the increase in National Living Wage and future spending...
Shepherd Partnership
Nov 16, 20211 min read


Changes to who can continue to use rebated fuel (red diesel) from April 2022
From 1st April 2022 many current users of cheaper red diesel (gas oil) will be banned from doing so as the rules are becoming more...
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Nov 15, 20211 min read


Christmas Parties and Tax
Christmas parties were largely off the table last year and, whilst many tried creative/remote options, a lot of businesses are...
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Nov 12, 20211 min read


Improvements to apprenticeships and the advantages of staff training
As part of the recent Budget and Spending Review funding for apprenticeships is being increased. The £3,000 employer apprentice hiring...
Shepherd Partnership
Nov 10, 20211 min read


Environmental Policy
With Cop26 bringing environmental awareness to the fore, it is worth considering the changes that you can make in your business to help...
Shepherd Partnership
Nov 10, 20211 min read


Congratulations to Carly
We are delighted to congratulate Carly, who has just received news that she has passed her Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT)...
Shepherd Partnership
Nov 5, 20211 min read


Temporary £1m AIA extended
The temporary increase in Annual Investment Allowance (AIA), which was due to end on 31st December, has now been extended. The £1m annual...
Shepherd Partnership
Nov 3, 20211 min read


An update on the Farming Investment Fund
More details of the Farming Investment Fund, designed to help farmers invest in things like new farming technology and equipment, should...
Shepherd Partnership
Nov 3, 20211 min read


Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) 2021 rates announced
The 2021 BPS entitlement rates are: Region Non- SDA SDA Other Moorland SDA Entitlement rate £233.30 £231.60 £64.00 For 2021,...
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Nov 2, 20211 min read


Report delayed on the lump sum exit scheme and delinked payments
Publication of Defra’s report on the consultation has been delayed whilst they consider the comments made by the 654 responses received....
Shepherd Partnership
Nov 2, 20211 min read


What you need to do if you think you have claimed a SEISS Grant in error
What you need to do if you think you have claimed a Self-Employment Income Support (SEISS) Grant in error You must tell HMRC if, when you...
Shepherd Partnership
Nov 1, 20211 min read
Budget Summary Video
Our Budget video summarises the key points from the 2021 Autumn Budget.
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Oct 28, 20211 min read


Budget Summary 2021
Chancellor Rishi Sunak resisted temptation to raise taxes to start paying for the emergency support schemes that kept so many businesses...
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Oct 28, 20211 min read


NS&I Green Savings Bonds have been launched
These are 3-year fixed-term savings bonds in which you can invest between £100 and £100,000 at a fixed interest rate of 0.65%. There are...
Shepherd Partnership
Oct 25, 20211 min read


Budget Announcement - 27th October
The Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, will deliver his next Budget and Spending Review to the House of Commons on Wednesday 27 October 2021. We...
Shepherd Partnership
Oct 20, 20211 min read


Support for new businesses in our area
Ad-venture.org offers advice to businesses which have been trading for less than 3 years. The programme is for businesses with growth...
Shepherd Partnership
Oct 18, 20211 min read


Farmers questions answered about the Future Farming Resilience Fund
Defra have responded to farmers’ questions which were raised after their recent blog which encouraged farmers and land managers to get...
Shepherd Partnership
Oct 18, 20211 min read
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