Summer Economic Update 2020
The Chancellor's plan to kick start the economy came in the form of a Summer mini budget. Read the key announcements here.
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Local Authority Discretionary Grant
Over the course of the pandemic the UK government has introduced various schemes each with the aim of supporting various sectors of the UK economy and society. Much of the support has been by way of grants, such as the small business grant, the Retail, Hospitality and Leisure Grant and the furlough scheme...
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Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS)
HMRC have brought forward the date from which claims under the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS) can be made. Claims will now be able to be made from 13 May 2020.
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Brexit – It’s now time for businesses to act
In preparation of the UK leaving the EU, businesses should now take immediate action to manage the associated impacts of leaving the EU, whether in a deal or no deal scenario.
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Making Tax Digital (MTD) – VAT Reporting
From the first quarter starting on or after 1 April 2019, most VAT registered businesses, with a taxable turnover above £85,000, must keep their records digitally and use MTD compliant software to submit their VAT Returns to HMRC.
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Company Announcement
It gives us great pleasure to announce that Alex Moors has been appointed as an Associate of BPR Heaton. Alex joined us in September 2011 and very quickly became a key member of the management accounting team...
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BPR Heaton Strengthens The Team
BPR Heaton are delighted to announce the further strengthening of the team by welcoming two new members of staff.
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Pudsey Legal 10k run
Sunday 17 June 2018 witnessed BPR Heaton continue their support as a sponsor of the Pudsey Legal 10k run, in addition to fielding a team of 5 courageous runners in the event.
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Spring Statement 2018
Responding to the latest economic forecasts from the Office for Budget Responsibility, Mr Hammond revealed that the economy is expected to grow at the slightly faster rate of 1.5% in 2018, compared with the 1.4% forecast in the Autumn Budget.
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National Minimum Wage Increase Reminder
A reminder that the National Minimum Wage (NMW) is set to increase on 1st April 2018.
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Increased Contributions from 6 April 2018
Employers may be required to increase the amount of their contributions into their automatic enrolment pension.
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The Voom Tour 2017
The Voom Tour, Leeds Victoria Gardens - The Headrow, just outside Leeds Art Gallery, Leeds
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VAT Flat Rate Scheme Changes
From the 1st April 2017, a new flat rate VAT percentage of 16.5% will apply to certain businesses using the Flat Rate VAT Scheme.
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The future of small entity reporting
Small Limited company accounts were previously prepared using the Financial Reporting Standard for Small Entities (FRSSE). However, the FRSSE is withdrawn for Accounting Periods Commencing 1 January 2016 (therefore usually year-ends of 31 December 2016 onwards) and replaced by either:r...
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A new Apprenticeship Levy is due to come into effect in April 2017
As an employer, you'll have to pay the Apprenticeship Levy each month from 6 April 2017 if you have an annual pay bill of more than £3 million or are connected to other companies or charities for Employment Allowance which in total have an annual pay bill of more than £3 million.
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National Minimum Wage Increase Reminder
A reminder that the National Minimum Wage (NMW) is set to increase on 1st April 2017.
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Autumn Statement 2016
A summary of the Autumn Statement delivered by Chancellor Philip Hammond on the 23rd November 2016
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