What does the Autumn 2024 Budget mean for the UK’s hospitality industry?
Written by Outsourcing Partner, Sudhir Rawal The 2024 Autumn Budget has landed, and for the UK’s hospitality sector, it spells a more challenging time ahead. Rising costs from wage increases, National Insurance changes and reduced rate reliefs are set to squeeze budgets even further. With these updates, businesses across the industry will feel the strain. […]
Capital Gains Tax Refresher and Planning
We invite you to join us at our tax webinar on Thursday morning 28th November 2025 entitled ‘Capital Gains Tax Refresher and Planning’. During this session, Tim will be covering: Latest tax news and developments relating to capital gains tax A review of the CGT changes made in the October 2024 Budget Capital gains tax […]
How to save hours weekly by outsourcing supplier & payroll payments
We invite you to join us and Apron at our co-hosted webinar on Wednesday 27th November 2024 entitled ‘How to save hours every week by outsourcing supplier and payroll payments’. Supplier and payroll payments are an essential part of your business. But payments admin is a major time drain, and one that also comes loaded […]
Gravita’s Budget Webinar summary
Last week, we hosted Gravita’s Budget webinar where we shared insights from the first Labour Budget, focusing on key areas of interest including succession planning, replacement of the non-dom regime, exit strategies, and inheritance. For those with business interests, shares, or property assets, the evolving landscape has introduced significant complexity. Additionally for those who are […]
Rachel Reeves’ First Budget Unveiled: Tax Perspectives, Analysis and Action
Own shares in a business? Need to think about the Budget and your assets? Worried about the changes to Inheritance Tax and pensions? Join Gravita on Thursday 14 November 2024 at 9:00am, for a deep dive into what the Autumn Budget means for business owners and their families. The session is hosted by Gravita’s […]
Gravita’s Autumn Budget Report 2024
14 years is a long time to wait, and the Chancellor kept us waiting for some time before she got down to the nitty gritty. One of the most hotly anticipated Budgets in recent years started with an announcement that it will raise £40 billion in tax, with the money used to “invest, invest, invest”. […]
Charity Total Return Accounting
Charities in England and Wales are permitted (subject to conditions) to adopt total return accounting in respect of their permanent endowment funds, but how is this accounted for? Normal treatment Without total return accounting, investment income earned from endowment funds is credited to unrestricted or restricted funds in the Statement of Financial Activities […]
Gravita’s Autumn Budget Highlights 2024
Written by Tax Partner, Michaela Lamb Although it feels that we say it every time, surely with a new Chancellor, a new Government and a reported £22billion hole in UK finances, today’s Autumn Statement really has been the most hotly anticipated Budget of recent years? With Rachel Reeves keeping (relatively) tight lipped until the big […]
Accounts for medium-sized businesses
Written by Accounts Partner, Rachel Jackson Transitioning from a small to a medium-sized business is an exciting time in a company’s journey. However, it also introduces new complexities in terms of financial reporting. For instance, as the audit exemption is not available for standalone medium-sized companies, this will often be their introduction to the audit […]
Directors’ remuneration: A practical guide for shareholders and directors of small and medium-sized enterprises
Written by Accounts Partner, Mark Rubinson For directors and shareholders of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), structuring your remuneration is one of the most important financial decisions you’ll make. Most directors aim to minimise their tax liabilities. The key challenge is to find the right balance between salary and dividends while complying with legal requirements […]