Author Archive Joshua Leigh & Co

Government announce commitment to deliver a genuine living wage: What does that mean for businesses?

August 12, 2025 Comments Off on Government announce commitment to deliver a genuine living wage: What does that mean for businesses? By Joshua Leigh & Co

Next year’s National Living Wage and National Minimum Wage have been hot topics of discussion with experts warning they must go up to meet the Government’s goal for it to match two thirds of median earnings.

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Taxpayers face the prospect of heavy tax bill on their savings: How can you protect your money?

August 7, 2025 Comments Off on Taxpayers face the prospect of heavy tax bill on their savings: How can you protect your money? By Joshua Leigh & Co

As the Government attempts to balance its books, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has revealed over 2.6 million taxpayers will be hit with tax bills on their savings.

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The Business and Trade Committee are ready to fix Britain’s investment infrastructure

August 6, 2025 Comments Off on The Business and Trade Committee are ready to fix Britain’s investment infrastructure By Joshua Leigh & Co

If you have concerns about the long-term state of the British financial infrastructure, you are not alone, as the Business and Trade Committee (BTC) shares your concerns.

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UK ‘stealth taxes’: How does this affect my finances?

August 5, 2025 Comments Off on UK ‘stealth taxes’: How does this affect my finances? By Joshua Leigh & Co

Unsuspecting taxes that you often pay without realising, such as VAT (Value Added Tax) and the more recent tax freezes, are commonly referred to as ‘stealth taxation’.

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HMRC launch trial stopping Corporation Tax reminder letters: How will this affect my business?

July 31, 2025 Comments Off on HMRC launch trial stopping Corporation Tax reminder letters: How will this affect my business? By Joshua Leigh & Co

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has launched an initial trial that will end the sending of Corporation Tax reminder letters.

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How much thought do you give to the local area when running a business?

July 30, 2025 Comments Off on How much thought do you give to the local area when running a business? By Joshua Leigh & Co

Most of us have heard the frightening statistics that half of new businesses fail within three years of opening.

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Is your business eligible for the Employment Allowance scheme?

July 29, 2025 Comments Off on Is your business eligible for the Employment Allowance scheme? By Joshua Leigh & Co

The Government’s Employment Allowance scheme is an opportunity all businesses can explore but it is important to check if your business fits the eligibility criteria.

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A new online service for over 35 million UK taxpayers to control their tax affairs, but why the change?

July 24, 2025 Comments Off on A new online service for over 35 million UK taxpayers to control their tax affairs, but why the change? By Joshua Leigh & Co

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) have begun to roll out its ambitious Transformation Roadmap and the first announcement from this, is a brand-new system for workers to take control of their tax affairs.

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Government borrowing at record high – how will your business be affected?

July 23, 2025 Comments Off on Government borrowing at record high – how will your business be affected? By Joshua Leigh & Co

Anyone even tangentially involved in UK economics will have noticed that the future is not looking bright.

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Lack of data on UK billionaire tax figures is a concern for all

July 22, 2025 Comments Off on Lack of data on UK billionaire tax figures is a concern for all By Joshua Leigh & Co

The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) are seeking clarity and understanding after their report revealed HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) cannot identify how much tax is paid by UK billionaires.

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