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National Payroll Week is the perfect time to check that your payroll records are compliant

September 3, 2025 Comments Off on National Payroll Week is the perfect time to check that your payroll records are compliant By Joshua Leigh & Co

The first week of September is National Payroll Week, and this year sees the 26th one since its inception.

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If my business shrinks, should I deregister for VAT?

Record numbers face Dividend Tax bills: How does this affect taxpayers and investors?

August 13, 2025 Comments Off on Record numbers face Dividend Tax bills: How does this affect taxpayers and investors? By Joshua Leigh & Co

The UK’s economic picture remains uncertain ahead of the Autumn Budget and with the economy growing at a very slow pace, investors and taxpayers are feeling the pinch with a record number set to face a Dividend Tax bill.

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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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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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How Dumbarton FC beat the drop – and what SMEs can learn from their business revival

July 9, 2025 Comments Off on How Dumbarton FC beat the drop – and what SMEs can learn from their business revival By Joshua Leigh & Co

More often than not, football clubs are seen as a billionaire’s plaything, where lavish amounts of money are spent at the drop of a hat on somebody to kick a ball about.

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Over 100,000 jobs lost – The cost of rising National Insurance on employers

June 12, 2025 Comments Off on Over 100,000 jobs lost – The cost of rising National Insurance on employers By Joshua Leigh & Co

The release of the latest employment data should serve as a wake-up call for business owners.

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What is the Worldwide Disclosure Facility and when should you use it?

May 1, 2025 Comments Off on What is the Worldwide Disclosure Facility and when should you use it? By Joshua Leigh & Co

If you have undeclared income or assets held overseas, you may owe tax in the UK.

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The tax traps of director’s loans – How to avoid unnecessary charges

March 12, 2025 Comments Off on The tax traps of director’s loans – How to avoid unnecessary charges By Joshua Leigh & Co

Director’s loans can be a useful way to access company funds, but if not managed properly, they can lead to unexpected tax liabilities.  

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What are PAYE Settlement Agreements and how can they benefit employers?

October 2, 2024 Comments Off on What are PAYE Settlement Agreements and how can they benefit employers? By Joshua Leigh & Co

PAYE Settlement Agreements (PSAs) are a convenient tool for employers, allowing them to cover the tax and National Insurance contributions (NICs) on specific benefits provided to employees.  

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Lessons from Gareth Southgate – Leadership insights for business owners 

July 18, 2024 Comments Off on Lessons from Gareth Southgate – Leadership insights for business owners  By Joshua Leigh & Co

The recent resignation of Gareth Southgate as England manager, after an impressive eight-year tenure, marks the end of an era.  

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