Things to consider when starting a business.
Last year 608,110 businesses were incorporated according to data from Companies House. This is a year-on-year increase of 26,937 on the 581,173 businesses started in 2014.
However, figures from the Office for National Statistics show that 55% of new businesses fail within 5 years.
In order to avoid becoming part of this statistic, it is important to lay the groundwork before starting off on the path of business ownership and management. More…
A detailed guide to the residence nil-rate band for inheritance tax.
The rise in property prices throughout the UK means that even those with modest assets may find that their estate exceeds the £325,000 nil-rate band for inheritance tax (IHT).
The percentage of properties sold for more than £325,000 has doubled since the current nil-rate band was set in 2009, research by Saga Investment Services has found. More…
Speaking at the Conservative party conference in October, Hammond said the government will prioritise spending on housing and business investment to boost the economy.
Here is a round-up of some of the potential measures that could be announced. More…
69% of parents who earn more than £70,000 a year work in a flexible way, compared to 47% of those earning between £10,000 and £40,000.
More than two thirds (68%) of all working parents said their work interferes with their ability to take part in activities with their children. More…
69% of businesses have never traded overseas and have no plans to do so in the future despite high-profile government campaigns. More…
The pension reforms introduced by George Osborne could cost £5 billion and push house prices up in the long term, according to the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR). More…
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