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Step by Step Guide - Importing goods into the UK
HMRC have recently published a step-by-step guide detailing the process to follow if you are importing goods into the UK. It includes...
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Oct 17, 20211 min read


A reminder to get the timing right on purchases of plant and machinery
If you are planning a substantial investment in plant and machinery over the next few months, please take time to read this. The £1m...
Shepherd Partnership
Oct 14, 20211 min read


Help to Grow Scheme with digital and management programmes to help businesses grow
If you are looking to grow your business, the Help to Grow scheme might be of interest to you. Help to Grow Management This is a 12...
Shepherd Partnership
Oct 14, 20211 min read


Get ready for the new VAT penalty regime coming in next year
VAT penalties are changing for VAT return periods beginning on or after 1 April 2022. The existing regime levies a Default Surcharge,...
Shepherd Partnership
Oct 13, 20212 min read


Applications for the Industry-led Research and Development Partnerships Fund open 20 October 2021
The first 3 funds in the new Farming Innovation Programme launch soon The application window is quite short as the deadline is either 24...
Shepherd Partnership
Oct 13, 20211 min read


A reminder about the Farming in Protected Landscapes Programme
Farming in protected landscapes is a grant programme for farmers and land managers in National Parks and Areas of Outstanding Natural...
Shepherd Partnership
Oct 12, 20211 min read


HMRC are reminding those claiming Working Tax Credit (WTC) to check their working hours
HMRC are reminding claimants that they need to check and update their working hours if these reduced because of coronavirus. You will not...
Shepherd Partnership
Oct 11, 20211 min read


A reminder about Defra’s free business support and advice through the Future Farming Resilience Fund
There is still time to take advantage of the free advice which is available as the scheme is in the second phase which ends in spring...
Shepherd Partnership
Oct 7, 20211 min read


Where to go for help if you are affected by the withdrawal of the temporary £20 UC weekly increase
Where to go for help if you are affected by the withdrawal of the temporary £20 weekly increase in Universal Credit This scheme ended on...
Shepherd Partnership
Oct 6, 20211 min read


Catch up on Defra’s Landscape Recovery information sessions
Landscape Recovery is 1 of Defra’s 3 new environmental land management schemes. Over the summertime, they held some information sessions...
Shepherd Partnership
Sep 29, 20211 min read


The 2nd of two information sessions about the Sustainable Farming Incentive is now available
The second question and answer session about the Sustainable Farming Incentive with Janet Hughes, Defra’s Future Farming and Countryside...
Shepherd Partnership
Sep 29, 20211 min read


BREAKING NEWS: Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax delayed
The government has delayed the introduction of Making Tax Digital for Income Tax by one year which was going to affect landlords and the...
Shepherd Partnership
Sep 24, 20211 min read


Companies House webinar about the most FAQs
You can sign up to watch a 30 minute webinar in which Companies House will be talking with the Business Support Helpline about the most...
Shepherd Partnership
Sep 23, 20211 min read


DWP is looking into State Pension underpayments for some people
The DWP estimates that it has underpaid 134,000 pensioners over £1 billion in State Pension, according to a report from the National...
Shepherd Partnership
Sep 21, 20211 min read


Workshops for those looking to start a new business
Airedale Enterprise have spaces available on their next Start Your Own Business course, so if you know a budding entrepreneur, who is...
Shepherd Partnership
Sep 21, 20211 min read


Kickstart Scheme Funding for new jobs for young people
The Kickstart Scheme provides funding to create new jobs for 16 to 24 year olds on Universal Credit who are at risk of long term...
Shepherd Partnership
Sep 19, 20211 min read


Animal Health and Welfare Pathway
This programme, for all livestock farmers, is set to start in Spring 2022 with a vet visit paid for by the government when they will...
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Sep 16, 20211 min read


Teenagers may be missing out on Child Trust Fund funds
Most children born between 01 September 2002 and 02 January 2011 had a Child Trust Fund set up for them either by their parents/guardians...
Shepherd Partnership
Sep 15, 20211 min read


Please warn young people about scams
HM Revenue & Customs has issued a warning to university students who are taking part-time jobs who may be at an increased risk of falling...
Shepherd Partnership
Sep 15, 20211 min read


Another great Great North Run for Adam
Congratulations to our Managing Director, Adam, who successfully completed the Great North Run on Sunday with an incredibly respectable...
Shepherd Partnership
Sep 14, 20211 min read
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