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Help with the cost of living crisis
A summary of the main measures Rishi Sunak announced to support households with the rising the costs of living.

Vacancy for a PA/Secretary
We have a vacancy for an experienced PA/Secretary to assist a Partner and their team, with a wide variety of secretarial and personal administrative duties, including contact with clients.
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.
Autumn Budget 2021 update
What did the Chancellor’s Autumn Budget 2021 Speech hold for business owners? We take a look at the headlines.
Autumn Budget 2021 what we know so far
What do we know so far about the Autumn Budget 2021? The spending announcements, the expected cuts and the possible tax changes.
Regular check ups on the financial health of your business
Regular check ups on the financial health of your business, particularly on cashflow, let you spot and resolve potential problems before they become major issues.
Employee Ownership Trusts
The use of Employee Ownership Trusts (EOTs) by private companies has risen in popularity, but are they right for your company?
Rishi Sunak and Capital Gains Tax
Did Rishi Sunak’s Conservative Conference speech give any clues about his plans for Capital Gains Tax?
HMRC delays Making Tax Digital for ITSA
Although the government has delayed its plans for the introduction of Making Tax Digital for ITSA (Income Tax Self-Assessment), Bates Weston urges self employed and landlords to make the move to digital record keeping sooner rather than later.
Covid support measures ending 30 September
Here is a quick recap of the Covid support measures ending on 30 September 2021
Covid-19 Response: Autumn and Winter Plan 2021
A summary of the government’s Autumn and Winter 2021 Covid Response, including Plan A and Plan B, should the threat to the NHS become overwhelming.
Residential Property Developer Tax Draft Legislation
Government releases draft legislation on Residential Property Developer Tax for technical consultation. Clarifies definitions of residential property and associated activities.