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The national minimum wage levels will increase again from October 2016 as follows: - 21-24 year olds - £6.95 per hour 18-20 year olds - £5.55 per hour 16-17 year olds - £4.00 per hour Apprencice rate - £3.40 per hour The rate for employees 25 & over remains at...

Self-assessment – 2nd payments on account – is yours due? It’s that time of year again when you might need to start thinking about paying your 2nd payment on account for the 2015/16 tax year. The 2nd payment on account is due for payment by 31 July...

From 30 June the annual return has been replaced with the confirmation statement. The confirmation statement serves the same purpose as the annual return, giving the public record up to date information on the company. When completing the confirmation statement at Companies House, you are required to "check and...

Why Become a Limited Company Instead of a Sole Trader? Working for yourself is one of the greatest pleasures available to a working person. It gives you the freedom to do what you want to do in the way you want to do it, and...

The ICAEW has launched a campaign to raise awareness of ICAEW Chartered Accountants and their high street firms as a trusted source of advice and support. The campaign highlights the fact that ICAEW Chartered Accountants can provide reliable and professional guidance to help achieve business success. This...