Advisory fuel rates for company cars New advisory fuel rates for company car have been published which take effect from 1 March 2020. The guidance states: 'You can use the previous rates

Changes to overdraft fees The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has confirmed it will introduce new rules in April this year that it says will make the costs of overdrafts clearer and easier to

New right to paid parental bereavement leave The government has confirmed that parents who suffer the loss of a child will be entitled to two weeks' statutory leave. Under the new entitlement working

Tax relief on professional fees and subscriptions Employees are allowed to claim tax relief on their annual professional fees or subscriptions to some HMRC approved professional organisations. The costs are tax deductible generally where

Off-payroll working HMRC has now published draft secondary legislation for the off-payroll working rules that are due to come into force in April this year. In 2017, HMRC introduced new off-payroll rules to

A decade of bizarre excuses and expense claims Vengeful witches and pet hamsters feature in HMRC's list of imaginative excuses and expense claims, which has been published in the run up to the self

Budget Day 11 March  UPDATE - 13th February 2020 Following Mr Javid's resignation amidst the Prime Minister's cabinet reshuffle on the 13th February, the 2020 Budget will now be delivered by the newly

  Brexit - transition period The leaders of the UK and European Union signed the Withdrawal Agreement, and the UK left the EU on 31 January 2020. However the UK is now in

Welsh government publishes Draft Budget The Welsh government has published its Draft Budget, setting out revenue raising and capital spending plans for 2020/21. The Draft Budget confirms no changes are proposed to Welsh