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The British Chambers of Commerce's Quarterly Economic Survey | |
The British Chambers of Commerce's Quarterly Economic Survey – the UK’s largest and longest-running independent business survey – was published this month and shows measures of business confidence and business conditions slightly improved in Q2 2024, albeit from a very low base. The Thames Valley report, which we were delighted to sponsor, has also been released and can be downloaded here. | | | |
We were also delighted to be involved in a discussion with Stuart Morrison, Research Manager at the British Chambers of Commerce and Tim Major, Senior Account Manager at Thames Valley Chamber of Commerce where we discussed the results from a national and local level. To listen to this discussion, please click here.
Thank you to all those businesses who completed the QES for this quarter - the Thames Valley report can be viewed below. | |
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VAT Impact on Private School Fees | |
Rachel Reeves, the new Chancellor announced in a speech in Parliament earlier this week the timing for the removal of the VAT education exemption for private schools. From 1 January 2025, private school fees will become VAT standard rate. | | | |
If you wish to discuss this in more detail please contact Meera Rajah or contact another member of the James Cowper Kreston Indirect Tax team. | |
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Post-Election Update: Labour Government's Impact on Solvent Liquidation | |
The recent UK general election on 4 July 2024 has resulted in the Labour Party forming the government. This change in administration may bring significant alterations to the tax regime, particularly affecting entrepreneurs and business owners. | | | |
Click below for an overview of some of the potential tax changes and how they could impact you and your company if you are considering a Solvent Liquidation. | |
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JCHR HR & Payroll outsourcing update – How will Labour’s employment law proposal impact UK employers? | |
The new Labour government first published their employment policy proposals in a Green Paper called a ‘New Deal for Working People’, and many of their pledges made worrying reading for UK employers – including day 1 unfair dismissal rights and sector by sector collective agreements.
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As the months have gone by many pledges have been considerably watered-down to fit the narrative adopted in the election campaign which proclaimed Labour to be a ‘Party for business’. There are however changes afoot, and JCHR’s Bill Larke has prepared a briefing for employers on the main changes they can expect from the new government. You can access this briefing along with articles on other key HR issues by clicking below. | | | |
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10 ways we can add value to your business | |
At JC Payroll Services, we take care of your payroll, so you can take care of your business. Click below to see 10 things that we believe make us a great Payroll service provider, including ways we can help our clients and how we can add value to your business. | | | |
Whether you have a handful of staff or several hundred, you can outsource all of your payroll processing needs to our bacs-approved payroll bureau. | |
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James Cowper Kreston is a leading firm of accountants and business advisers, with offices across the South of England. We deliver focused, innovative advice to a diverse range of businesses and individuals helping our clients to maximise their potential. If you would like to discuss any of the topics raised within this newsletter please email us on info@jamescowperkreston.co.uk or call us on 01635 35255. James Cowper Kreston | |
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The information in this newsletter must not be relied on as giving sufficient advice in any specific case.
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