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A round up of our latest blogs, commentary or office news. Get in touch if you need more details on any of the topics covered.
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Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self Assessment Update
Stuart Hulland, Partner at Bates Weston gives an update on the next phase of Making Tax Digital, MTD for Income Tax Self Assessment, now that the MTD VAT deadline has passed.

Charities and Not for Profit Newsletter
Read our round up of the hot topics affecting the Charities and Not for Profit sector in our latest newsletter.
Self Assessment Tax Return
Your Self Assessment tax return can be complicated, especially when you consider the impact Covid and business support grants have had on your profits.
Omicron Hospitality and Leisure Grant
If you are local to us, here in Derby, then you may be interested to know that Derby City Council suggests that they will open up applications for the Omicron Hospitality and Leisure Grant to eligible ratepaying businesses in those sectors from the beginning of next week.
Graduate Trainee Accountant Programme
Your career in accountancy could start with us. We offer a tailored training programme, on the job training and fully paid study leave in one of the region’s most successful training practices. Apply now to join our Graduate Trainee Accountant Programme 2022.
Covid Update from PM 5 Jan 2022
Prime Minister gives Covid update to Commons on Plan B with measures to strengthen NHS, protect services and supply chains and reduce testing requirements for travel.
Temporary changes to fit notes
For Statutory Sick Pay (SSP), where employees go off sick on or after 10 December 2021, employers can only ask employees for proof of sickness (such as a fit note) after 28 days of sickness (including non-working days) instead of the usual 7 days.
New £1 billion Omicron business support measures
The Government has just announced new support measures for businesses in England, reflecting the impact the Omicron wave is having on their trade.
Latest Capital Gains Tax figures published
Our tax team take a look at the latest Capital Gains Tax (CGT) figures published by HMRC and consider what the future holds for the tax.
New measures to combat Omicron
A recap of the new measures announced to combat Omicron by the Prime Minister on 8 December 2021.
Complex picture from Charity Commission research
Charity Commission Research uncovers complex impacts of the pandemic on charities and suggests adaptability may be key to long term success.
Government response to Capital Gains Tax Review
A summary of the Government’s response to the recommendations made by the Office of Tax Simplification Capital Gains Tax Review
The Glasgow Climate Pact
The headlines from the Glasgow Climate Pact and signposting to resources to help SMEs rise to the challenge.
Autumn Budget 2021 Summary
You can find a summary of the Autumn Budget 2021 here, together with details of the tax rates effective from April 2022.