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How does insurance premium tax affect businesses?
IPT (insurance premium tax) has doubled from 6% to 12% over the last few years, which has forced insurance premiums up in turn for customers and now accounts for £50 on an average policy. Though IPT only directly affects insurers, this is likely to have a knock-on effect to your business insurance policy.
How to keep your charity safe from financial crime
A recent report by Reuters revealed that 300,000 charities were directly affected by the crackdown on illegal funds over the last couple of years. It is therefore in your charity’s best interests to remain vigilant, prepared and guarded against financial crime.
Job cuts in the retail sector – a worrying sign?
The Bayeux Tapestry to be displayed in the UK
The 230ft long tapestry will leave France where it has remained for 950 years to be displayed in the UK on a loan policy from president Emmanuel Macron, though it won’t be arriving until at least 2022.
Over half of charities have no digital strategy
A new study published in the Digital Charity Survey 2018 by Tech Trust has revealed that 58% of UK charities have no digital strategy in place for the future, whilst 92% of those who did have a strategy were positive about the beneficial impact going digital would have for their charity and reach.
Construction giant Carillion enters liquidation
The UK’s second biggest construction company has entered liquidation after negotiation talks between the firm, money lenders and the government failed to reach a conclusion, threatening thousands of jobs.
Farms at risk of fly-tipping liability
Fly-tipping is a serious issue affecting almost two-thirds of farmers according to a survey carried out by Farmers Weekly and can lead to them not only having to clear it up themselves but also puts them at risk of being held responsible for any environmental damage caused.
Preparing your charity for the GDPR deadline
The general data protection regulation (GDPR) is a new law enforced by the EU that will replace the current data protection act on 25 May 2018. It is essential that charities ensure that they are ready for the change.
Royal Mint releases commemorative coin designs for 2018
The Royal Mint has released the designs for four new commemorative coin designs to enter circulation sometime in 2018, so it’s time for coin dealers and collectors to start checking their change!
Hamilton has finally come to the London West End
The Broadway hit finally crossed the pond earlier this month to dazzle early audiences in the Victoria Palace Theatre in London.
How to prepare your business for winter storms
Huge numbers of businesses suffer each winter with the adverse weather that comes during the season. Learning from previous years, there are a few things that businesses should be considering.
Ski season is on the horizon so you need to make sure you have the right travel cover to take with you
Winter is a great time to get away and have a bit of fun but your ...