As of 1st October, new laws are in place to ensure that workers keep 100% of the tips, gratuities, and service charges they earn. This is a major development for employees in sectors such as hospitality, where tipping plays a significant role in take-home pay, and for...
If you’re a new parent, congratulations! Apparently, around 2,000 babies are born on 26 September each year – more than any other day. Therefore, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is reminding parents to claim their Child Benefit. A claim can be made online and the first...
If you’re a door supervisor or security guard, or you employ them, you’ll need to be aware of some important changes that may affect you as we approach 2025. From 1 April 2025, new training will be compulsory for anyone looking to renew their licence. This update,...
We have also become aware of scam letters and emails purporting to be from HMRC being sent to taxpayers. These letters request important personal information which would be needed by fraudsters to access your data. If you have doubts about whether a communication from...
HMRC have recently increased their use of “one to many” or “nudge” letters to taxpayers which suggest that there may be errors or omissions in tax returns or accounts information. HMRC argue that these letters are a key tool in their compliance strategy but this...
The current State Pension is £11,502 and is due to rise to around £12,000 a year for 2025/26. At current annuity rates it would cost over £300,000 to receive an index-linked annuity starting at £12,000 a year, so it’s important to maximise your entitlement. In order...