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By Benjamin Walsh

4th January 2024

How will recent changes impact your NHS pension?

After another year of changing rules and regulations - the removal of the lifetime allowance and the increase to the annual allowance alongside the implementation of the McCloud remedy - the pension landscape for NHS members has never been more complex. But how do these changes impact your NHS pension? 

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By Armstrong Watson

20th December 2023

5 tips to get paid faster: Raising invoices and "pay now" benefits

In today's business environment, efficient cash flow is essential. One of the key factors that will influence your cash flow is the timely payment of invoices. To ensure prompt invoice payments, you can adopt several best practices and leverage the benefits of offering a "pay now" option...

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By Douglas Russell

19th December 2023

The Scottish Budget: Tax Rises for Higher Earners 

High earners in Scotland will now pay up to 5% more tax than those earning the same amount in the rest of the UK. What does this mean for individuals and businesses? 

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By Richard Cole

16th December 2023

Cash interest rates are high, so why should you invest?

You may be questioning the value of your investments, particularly given interest rates on cash deposits are the highest they have been in well over a decade. Having experienced lower than average returns over recent years, you may be tempted to ask, ‘why bother?’

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By Scott McIver

14th December 2023

Scottish Budget: Could high earners be faced with a further rise in income tax?

If you are a high earner in Scotland you could be faced with paying up to 3% more tax if proposals to introduce a new rate of income tax materialise.

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By Graham Poles

14th December 2023

New data sharing rules to help HMRC tackle non-compliance

HMRC will have a new set of powers from the 1 January 2024 that will require digital platforms to supply the details of individuals who are providing services or selling goods including those who operate small businesses, second-hand sellers, freelances, delivery drivers, taxi drivers and property owners.

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By Huw Nicholls

12th December 2023

10 steps to make the audit process easier for law firms

Law firm finance teams will often talk about the challenges that an audit brings but there are steps that can be taken to make the process as efficient as possible.

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By Armstrong Watson

12th December 2023

Free scheme to help your farm businesses remain profitable and sustainable without BPS

As farm businesses look towards a future without the Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) coupled with the volatility of the industry, it is important that you have a plan to ensure you can adapt to these challenges.

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By Armstrong Watson

10th December 2023

How businesses can survive and thrive in the digital age

Digital technology is crucial for businesses to succeed, however many are struggling to adapt to the digital world, which can cost money. Here, Andrew Hemmingway, looks at how you and your business can survive and thrive in the digital age...

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By Dan Cozens

5th December 2023

When is the best time to think about succession planning?

Succession planning is a vital process for any agricultural business to ensure the business continues to be successful for the younger generation, whilst allowing the current owners the ability to step back. But when should you be starting to think about putting a plan in place?

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