by | Sep 12, 2023 | General
The Department for Business and Trade published the following announcement, that if implemented, should reduce the present trend to publish fake reviews and charge hidden fees at point of sale. The overall aim is to help consumers cut the cost of living… In a...
by | Sep 7, 2023 | General
As children return to school after the summer break, HMRC is reminding parents that they may be eligible to use the Tax-Free Childcare (TFC) scheme to help pay for any approved childcare. The TFC scheme can help parents of children aged up to 11 years old (17 for...
by | Aug 21, 2023 | General
Recognising the need to maintain access to cash withdrawal facilities, the government is stepping in to set out a new access standard in the UK. The vast majority of people and businesses are set to be no further than three miles away from withdrawing cash under a new...
by | Aug 10, 2023 | General
Charities in Scotland are regulated by an independent body. This body is called the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). The OSCR is the regulator and registrar for over 25,000 Scottish charities including community groups, religious charities, schools,...
by | Aug 10, 2023 | General
The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) met on 2 August 2023 and voted 6-3 in favour of raising interest rates by 25 basis points to 5.25% in a move to further contain inflation. One member of the MPC voted to keep the rate at 5% whilst...
by | Aug 10, 2023 | General
The bankruptcy process applies to people living in England, Wales or Northern Ireland. There is a separate process known as sequestration in Scotland. Bankruptcy is a form of insolvency and is normally only suitable for those people who are unable to pay back their...
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