Insights

As the new SRA (Solicitors Regulation Authority) Accounts Rules have been in force for just over a year, it's a good time to review the rules and what they mean for you in practice.

In this week's episode of Impromptu Business Chat, James and Mark highlight the power of storytelling in business.

Andrew looks at the Insolvency Statistics, covering the Month of December 2020, that have just been released by the Insolvency Service.

We are pleased to announce the launch of our new podcast series, Business Insights Chat, a series of podcasts where the team interview successful business owners and leaders from a variety of sectors throughout Norfolk, Suffolk and Essex.

Ben discusses Withholding Tax post Brexit and how planning is vital to make sure that you understand withholding obligations and the tax impact.

As part of their Impromptu Business Chat special interview episodes, James Lay and Mark Curtis recently spoke to Louise Newby from Three Eggs on the importance of maintaining good mental health, particularly for business leaders. It's important to look after your teams, but who is looking after you?

In this week's episode, James and Mark talk about the importance of forming effective teams in business.

We’re increasingly asked about mobile office pods for those working from home. What are the tax consequences for the employer and employee?

The combination of tax changes from April 2020 for Ultra-Low Emission Vehicles (ULEVs), an increasing emphasis on the environment, social responsibility and cost control presents an ideal opportunity to look again at this innovative employee benefit.

MHA Larking Gowen has welcomed Mark Hewitson as a new partner, dealing with Business and Private clients, based in their Fakenham and Holt offices.

James and Mark return for season 3 with an episode focused on achieving New Year Resolutions. They build on the WOOP model introduced in episode 28, drawing reference to The Science of Wellbeing and more.

Chris discusses the new lockdown grants available for businesses in the retail, hospitality and leisure sectors. 

This time last year it would have been impossible to predict how dramatically 2020 would unfold, or how significantly government legislation to combat the COVID-19 pandemic would impact on our personal and working lives.

Barry explains how businesses must follow a few important rules and need to be aware that application deadlines and eligibility criteria have undergone changes since the furlough scheme began.

The UK finally has a Free Trade Deal with the EU. To have tariff and quota free trading conditions is the best possible outcome for businesses trading in and with the EU and UK. Read the key points to take away from the announcement.

Now that we have a Brexit deal in place, what is the Social Security position of employees embarking on a temporary international work assignment from 1 January 2021?

Brexit experts Chris, Laurie and special guest Tom Parish from Savills are back together for further discussions into land values, the future changes markets may see and where land values could end up

Julie Grimmer has been appointed as Managing Partner to MHA Larking Gowen, taking effect from 1 January.

In her latest blog, Ashleigh looks at the topic of NHS Pension Scheme Type 2 certificates.  She discusses what these certificates are and why they're important?

This latest brochure discusses changes to the VAT treatment of some services from 1 January 2021 

The UK Government has provided more financial stimulus in response to the current Coronavirus crisis than ever before.

Join experts Chris Scargill, Laurie Hill and special guest Tom Parish, Head of Rural at Savills in Norfolk, to discuss and reflect on this future era of farming bringing their own thoughts on the market, land price, taxes and much more.

In this weeks show, Mark and James talk about the importance of negotiations skills in business and in life generally. 

The following document outlines the current business support measures issued by the Government, including who is expected to be eligible for the reliefs. The guidance is being updated by the Government on a regular basis and more detail will be made available once received.

Mental health first aider, James Lay, discusses how he, and co-host, Mark Curtis, have put mental health at the heart of one of their latest Impromptu Business Chats. The blog includes links to useful resources.

Rishi Sunak addressed the commons and announced further extensions to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS). He confirmed that the furlough scheme will now be extended to 30 April 2021 (with a review point in January 2021).

The Chancellor has announced an extension to the coronavirus Bounce Back Loan scheme following the reintroduction of lockdown restrictions.

The winter edition covers an overview of changes in EU to UK rules; the Charity Commission’s new 5-minute guides; the Coronavirus Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Scheme; updates to the probate service commitment; guidance to charity trustees for redundancies; and more.

The winter edition of our MHA newsletter for academies has in-depth updates on the Academies Accounts Return updates, COVID-19 workforce fund & other support, Internal scrutiny, Reserves policy and much more 

As thoughts start to turn to Christmas parties, employers anxious to share some festive cheer with employees are worried that, amidst current circumstances, they won't be able to make the annual party happen.