UK Government Start A Ban on Plastic Straws, Stirrers and Cotton Buds
The ban on supplying plastic straws and stirrers and plastic-stemmed cotton buds has come into force in England today (Thursday 1 October), marking yet another major step in the Government’s fight against single-use plastic waste to protect our environment and clean up our oceans. Just one month after ministers confirmed the single-use plastic bag charge […]
Coronavirus (COVID-19): Planning for business recovery
With COVID-19 developing uncertainties and businesses concerned about the current and future impact of the behaviour changes across the UK, businesses of all sizes need to consider the potential impact on their activities and finances and plan accordingly. On Thursday 17th, Rishi Sunak as Chancellor announced a package of support for businesses ranging from supporting […]
Tax Planning: Annual Investment Allowance set to reduce
The annual investment allowance (AIA) is a capital allowance which allows a 100% tax deduction for qualifying expenditure (most expenditure which qualifies for capital allowances) incurred in an accounting period. This relief is normally capped at £200,000 per annum but was temporarily increased to £1,000,000 for each of the two years ended 31 December 2020, […]
The NR Barton team raise over £200 for Wigan Youth Zone
Pictured (left to right): Louise Harrison, Paul Farrington, Matt Walker, Sue Walker, Nona French, Jonathan Mackie, Anthony Ashworth-Steen NR Barton are delighted to announce that over £200 has been raised for Wigan Youth Zone. The entire team all pulled together to raise the money for such a great local cause. Jacqui Dutch from the administration […]
NR Barton target growth with quartet of new hires
NR Barton have targeted growth with four new hires for the Wigan based practice. The firm achieved record breaking turnover for the year to March 2019 and the new hires represent a significant investment by the firm for the future. The firm, led by partners, John Schofield, Adrian Farrimond, Cathy Rogers, Neil Whittingham and Paul […]
HMRC publishes new IR35 guidance
New guidance has been published on the HMRC website, covering changes to the off-payroll working rules known as IR35 which will come into effect next year. From 6 April 2020, medium and large-sized businesses will be responsible for deciding the employment status of workers they enter a contract with. For every contract a business agrees […]
Help-to-buy ISA closing date approaches
First-time buyers have around four months left to open a help-to-buy ISA, before the scheme closes to new applicants on 30 November 2019. The help-to-buy ISA allows people to receive a 25% government bonus on savings they use to buy their first home, up to a maximum of £3,000. According to the most recent Treasury […]
