Firm News | December 17, 2024

Merger, new office location & Christmas opening hours

We have now formally merged with Mitchell Charlesworth Our new address from 23/12/24 will be- 14th Floor, The Plaza, 100 Old Hall Street, Liverpool, L3 9QJ The office will be closed over the Christmas period from lunchtime on 24 December 2024 until Thursday 2 January 2025.

Business News | December 2, 2024

Government champions health benefits of work in new initiative

The WorkWell programme aims to support health through work. On 6 November 2024, the Secretaries of Work and Pensions, Liz Kendall, and Health, Wes Streeting, visited North Central London’s WorkWell programme. They highlighted the importance of good health in fostering a productive workforce. The WorkWell initiative, part of the government’s broader “Get Britain Working” strategy, … Continued

Tax News | December 2, 2024

Double-cab pickups to be classed as cars under new HMRC policy

HMRC has confirmed that double-cab pickups will be taxed as cars from April 2025, following the latest Budget announcement. This change, outlined in the Budget Red Book, reverses earlier decisions that caused uncertainty over the taxation of these vehicles. Previously, HMRC had briefly classified double-cab pickups as cars in early 2024, only to revert to … Continued

Charity News | November 7, 2023

Treasury task force details carbon reporting rules

A Treasury task force explained on the 9 October how listed companies and financial firms will have to outline plans to cut carbon emissions in the transition to a 2050 net-zero economy. The plans dovetail with pre-existing mandatory climate standards, which are set to be replaced by new measures from the International Sustainability Standards Board … Continued

Employer News | May 1, 2024

Enhanced child benefit payments set to commence

There was a significant uplift for families from 6 April as the annual entitlement for one child was raised. Additional child payments also increased. HMRC has announced that, from 6 April 2024, millions of UK families receiving Child Benefit will see their payments increase. In a move to support households, the Government has raised the … Continued

BWM Online News | December 3, 2024

Bank of England cuts interest rates to 4.75%

Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) reduces rates amid signs of easing inflation. This cut follows a previous hold, with theMPC voting to decrease rates from 5% to 4.75%. The Bank of England (BoE) has reduced interest rates to 4.75%, marking the lowest level since June 2023. One MPC member preferred to maintain the rate at 5%. … Continued

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