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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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By Armstrong Watson

2nd December 2023

Optimising partner capital and lock-up in professional firms

Partners of professional firms need to be thinking about lock-up management all the time, not just as they head for retirement. 

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By Armstrong Watson

30th November 2023

Armstrong Watson shows support for Cumbria Football Academy

Armstrong Watson has announced a new partnership with the Cumbria Football Academy, a select academy that provides high-quality training and coaching for young footballers in the region.

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By Armstrong Watson

29th November 2023

The Autumn statement - Impact on farm businesses

While there was little of specific interest for agriculture in the recent Autumn Statement, there were some announcements in the Chancellor’s raft of new measures that may impact farm businesses. In other areas – notably Inheritance Tax - (IHT) announcements that were speculated did not materialise.

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