by Sue | Oct 31, 2021 | Blog
Finally, the Government has set out plans to tackle social care. A new tax will raise the necessary funding. The health and social care levy will generate an extra £12billion a year. Here’s what we know so far about the impact of the new ‘care tax’. Increase in...
by Sue | Oct 28, 2021 | Company News
Here is your much awaited Autumn Budget 2021 update from Howards, your accountants in Stafford. Autumn Budget 2021 Summary This Summary covers the key tax changes announced in the Chancellor’s speech and includes tables of the main rates and allowances. At the back of...
by Sue | Oct 14, 2021 | Blog
What does this year’s Autumn Statement hold in store? It’s been a turbulent 12 months, that’s for sure. As ever, it’s notoriously difficult to get Budget predictions right. But these are some of the topics we think the Chancellor may address on October 27. UK...
by Sue | Mar 5, 2021 | Blog
The Budget pledges continued help for businesses and families. Firstly, it addresses financial difficulties brought about by the pandemic. Then again, there’s the need to balance the nation’s books. It seems the latter can wait. Essentially, the Chancellor...
by Sue | Feb 24, 2021 | Blog
Financial support to save jobs and keep businesses afloat during the pandemic has come at huge cost. Government borrowings already exceed £270billion (ONS). A record high. Now, with the Covid-19 vaccination programme in full swing, is it time to balance the books?...
