DVLA is urging drivers to keep their money in their pocket this Christmas after the agency revealed that more than 800 drivers had notified them about third-party websites charging hefty premiums for their services. Many of these sites appear high up in the results on a Google search, resulting in scores of drivers inadvertently using

The Gift Aid Small Donations Scheme (GASDS) scheme allows qualifying charities and Community Amateur Sports Clubs (CASCs) to claim a top-up equivalent to Gift Aid on small donations of money made without a Gift Aid declaration. A small donation is defined as a donation of £30 or less made in cash or using contactless technology,

As scientists would be quick to confirm, oil and water do not mix. At best they will emulsify creating a treacle that will neither quench your thirst nor stop onions burning in your frying pan. However, blending two oils in such a way that together this enhances their usefulness, and you have the makings of

The government has updated its guidance for pregnant employees during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic to reflect changes surrounding the closure of the shielding programme and the end of social distancing and to provide more information and advice on vaccination. The guidance also now provides separate recommendations for pregnant employees depending on whether they are vaccinated

A common desire on the part of practitioners is to showcase their skills. When presented with a problem in conversation with a client or prospect, practitioners will recognise the urge to demonstrate that they can help, have a solution. The most appropriate word to describe what happens next is the word ‘blurt’ – defined as: 

You may be able to claim tax relief for additional household costs if you are required to work at home on a regular basis; either for all or part of the week. This includes if you must work from home because of coronavirus (COVID-19). You cannot claim tax relief if you choose to work from

The national press is starting its usual round of biting commentary on a recent budget. They have even picked up on the forthcoming change to an actual year basis of assessment when the self-employed – with a year-end other than 31 March or 5 April – will need to transition to an actual year basis,

The bank deposit guarantee limit is the amount of money that is guaranteed for savers in UK banks and building societies should the institution become insolvent. The Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) guaranteed amount is currently £85,000 per person, per authorised bank or building society. There is additional protection available to savers with certain types

As with the Spring Budget 2021, much of the detail for the Autumn Budget had been leaked to the press prior to the official report to parliament, 27th October 2021.  But we now have all the details and, as usual, there is much to consider. The following Budget summary is split into two sections: Taxation

The Statement of Changes CP542 allows both poultry production workers and HGV drivers whose work involves the transportation of food goods to come to the UK under the existing Seasonal Worker route on a temporary basis. Temporary visas will be available for 5,500 poultry production workers and 4,700 HGV food drivers. To recruit temporary workers