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Contractors warned about contested structures
06 October 2015

UK contractors have been warned to steer clear of loan schemes using offshore trusts that promise to reduce their income tax bill.
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‘Barriers to justice’ for UK firms
05 October 2015

According to business groups, new business rates legislation (proposed in the Government’s Enterprise Bill) will increase the administrative burden on small firms and act as a “barrier to justice” for businesses seeking to appeal.
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Businesses could face additional costs from EU work ruling
05 October 2015

In a landmark ruling, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) has said that time spent travelling to and from first and last appointments by workers who do not have a fixed work office, should be regarded as working time and that wages should be paid in relation to this.
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Cable pledges crackdown on ‘rogue’ directors
03 October 2015

Business Secretary Vince Cable has announced plans for reforms to make sure directors face “the strongest possible consequences” if they act improperly.
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Shake-up on way for insolvency rules
03 October 2015

Businesses and individuals affected by insolvency are set to benefit from moves to bring insolvency rules into the 21st century.
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Fines double for not paying correct statutory wages
02 October 2015

A new package of measures has been announced by the Business Secretary to ensure employees receive the pay to which they are entitled.
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Views sought on new Inheritance Tax Proposals
02 October 2015

Earlier this year during the Summer Budget the Government announced it would phase in a new residence nil-rate band (RNRB) from 6 April 2017 when a residence is passed upon death to a direct descendant.
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