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Bank Holidays ‘cost economy £18 bn’
Okay, so it was a damp and chilly Bank Holiday across much of the country. Nevertheless many people would have enjoyed the extended weekend break by making the most of their leisure time … whilst others either chose to and, perhaps had to, spend it working! Meanwhile the Centre for Economics and Business Research said[...] Read more »
Do you want to know why people succeed?
Success in any endeavour does not happen by chance. It happens through the application of sound principles and purposeful actions such as this nine point plan: Setting realistic objectives: Goals give you purpose and direction to achieve the things you want to do in life. Pursuing and accomplishing worthwhile goals will bring you contentment, success[...] Read more »
Up Close and Personal on your Tax Allowances …
As to be expected the recent Budget has certainly created a good deal of media coverage! So, perhaps it’s worthwhile just reminding you what it means for your personal allowances which will now see changes – as announced in the 2011 Budget Statement. From April 2012: The personal allowance rises to £8,105 At the same[...] Read more »
Do You Face Reality?
In our conversations with others, we would all like to tell the truth as part of doing business, tackling new challenges, or resolving hard issues. However, the task can be difficult, as we often fear that a difficult conversation will turn into an angry confrontation, stirring up emotions and causing a distraction. “Why wreck another[...] Read more »
D’oh! … Taxman in a mix over definition of bread!
George Osborne’s budget has left the taxman scratching his head after it prompted HM Revenue and Customs to launch a public consultation to discover the exact definition of bread. Last week the chancellor announced VAT of 20 per cent will be extended to all hot takeaway foods such as pasties and pies which are ‘above[...] Read more »
2012 Budget News and Analysis
The Chancellor of the Exchequer: George Osborne, is an ambitious man; he wants to simplify the UK tax system as well as make it fairer, predictable and supportive of work. Some of those aims are contradictory. Simplification does not necessarily produce a fair position for everyone, and the blocking of tax loopholes must be done[...] Read more »
Lower fuel duty is top of Brits Wish List for Budget!
Lower fuel duty is the Number 1 measure on Briton’s wish list for the Budget on Wednesday. New research from Axa indicates that people are more concerned about this tax than any other, as the cost of filling up a family car (unleaded petrol) approaches £100. Campaigners called on the Chancellor to use his budget[...] Read more »
Good News …There are positive side of stress!
So you’re stressed? Be grateful. Stress makes life a lot sweeter when you learn to manage it right. Better sex, sharper mind, longer life – stress does all this – which is why so many of us are addicted to it. Nearly half of all people report to being more stressed today than they were[...] Read more »
Call to simplify the tax system for small businesses
I’m sure that this ‘call’ from the Office of Tax Simplification (OTS) will resonate with many small businesses across the country. In a publication put forward to Chancellor George Osborne, the OTS, which was launched in July 2010 to provide the Government with independent advice on simplifying the UK tax system, recommended that both technical[...] Read more »
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