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Annual Tax on Enveloped Dwellings (ATED)
Annual Tax on Enveloped Dwellings (ATED) ATED is an annual tax payable mainly by companies that own UK residential property valued at more than £500,000. What is required? An ATED return is required to be…
Time for a tax health check?
Time for a tax health check? With the current tax year having begun on 6 April 2022, the clock is…
Menopause in the workplace
Menopause in the workplace Unique retirement planning challenges women face Women make up nearly half of the UK workforce, but many feel forced to reduce their hours at work, pass…
No ‘one-size-fits-all’ protection solution
No ‘one-size-fits-all’ protection solution Helping you feel confident your family’s finances are secure. With a New Year comes resolutions. Everyone should make a resolution to review their protection and estate…
‘Phased retirement’
‘Phased retirement’ Pre-retirees starting their plans but will rising living costs halt their plans? Retiring early is a dream for many people and it is achievable for people who have been able to plan, save…
Don’t miss the ISA deadline
Don't miss the ISA deadline Use your tax-efficient allowance or lose it forever! Time is running out to take…
Chancellor retains State Pension triple lock
Chancellor retains State Pension triple lock State Pension is set for a record-breaking increase from April 2023 If you’re currently receiving or have been looking…
VAT Options to Tax
VAT Options to Tax HMRC have announced that, from 1 February 2023, they will no longer acknowledge option to tax…
Ofsted chief sets out five-year plan
Ofsted chief sets out five-year plan Ofsted's Chief Inspector, Amanda Spielman, has set out her organisation’s five-year plan, which details its priorities for raisin standards…
Labour’s VAT on schools fees could cost the country millions
Labour’s VAT on schools fees could cost the country millions, ISC claims A report, commissioned by the Independent Schools Council, outlines what it sees as the serious financial consequences of Labour’s plans to charge VAT…
Teachers ballot suggests overwhelmingly support for strike action in 2023
Teachers ballot suggests overwhelmingly support for strike action in 2023 Members of the country’s largest teaching union have voted overwhelmingly…
Ofsted research into Alternative Provision highlights SEND funding issues
Ofsted research into Alternative Provision highlights SEND funding issues New research from Ofsted has found that a lack of access to specialist support means more…
Independent Schools CEO welcomes report into abuse
Independent Schools CEO welcomes report into abuse The Chief Executive of the Independent Schools Council has welcomed a report into…
ESFA annual report shines spotlight on cost savings and internal failings
ESFA annual report shines spotlight on cost savings and internal failings The Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) has published its annual report, which highlights…
Education Secretary says focus must be on inflation as grammar school plans take a back seat
Education Secretary says focus must be on inflation as grammar school plans take a back seat In recent months, the number of Government policy U-turns resulting from the keys to…