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By Elaine Wilcox

9th February 2023

Tough times for estate agents

Despite UK house prices stabilising at the start of 2023 – after significant monthly falls in November and December last year -  estate agents are continuing to face challenges.

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By Armstrong Watson

9th February 2023

Armstrong Watson supports vital work of farming mental health and safety charity Yellow Wellies

Armstrong Watson has shown support for a charity that champions farm safety and mental health for the farming community.

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By Adam Pattison

9th February 2023

Companies House reform will lead to significant changes for businesses

Companies could soon see changes to the way they file their accounts as part of incoming legislation to help tackle money laundering and other illicit activity.

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By Keith Johnston

9th February 2023

Basis Period Reform – what does it mean for my farm business

Farm businesses could face higher tax bills in 2025 as a result of changes being introduced by HMRC.

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By Armstrong Watson

7th February 2023

Armstrong Watson announces Association of Apprentices partnership and celebrates its rising stars during National Apprenticeship Week 2023

Armstrong Watson has strengthened its commitment to providing top-class apprenticeships for young people by partnering with the Association of Apprentices (AoA).

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By Helen Robinson

2nd February 2023

Energy Bills Discount Scheme provides further support for businesses

A new scheme to help businesses with their energy bills is set to be introduced.

On 9 January 2023, the Government confirmed the Energy Bills Discount Scheme (EBDS) will come into force from 1 April 2023 and will run through to 31 March 2024.

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By Daryl Warwick

27th January 2023

5 tips to prepare your business for the challenges of inflation

2023 looks as though it is going to be another year of high inflation. The Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR), which advises the government on its economic plans, forecasts that the Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation for 2023 as a whole will be 7.4%, down from 9.1% in 2022, but far from the Bank of England’s target of 2%.

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By Armstrong Watson

26th January 2023

New VAT repayment scheme for second-hand vehicles moving from Great Britain to Northern Ireland

After a long wait, HMRC has finally provided detailed guidance for the new repayment process that will replace the VAT margin scheme for second-hand vehicles transferred between Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and then resold.

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By David Threlkeld

25th January 2023

Do I still have the correct structure for my business?

In light of recent tax changes, it might be worth considering whether a partnership or company is the most suitable way to operate your farm business.

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By Graham Poles

24th January 2023

Could these tax reliefs be under threat?

A recent report has claimed that a handful of tax reliefs, supposedly only available to the wealthiest minority of the population, cost the Government £4bn a year in lost revenue, – and suggests that they should be removed in the upcoming Spring Budget

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