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                <title>Transitional tax-free amount certificates (TTFAC) and further pension savings</title>
                <description><![CDATA[If you accessed your pension before April 2024 without taking the full tax-free lump sum, a Transitional Tax-Free Amount Certificate (TTFAC) could allow you to access more tax-free cash. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/transitional-tax-free-amount-certificates-ttfac-and-further-pension-savings/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/transitional-tax-free-amount-certificates-ttfac-and-further-pension-savings/
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                <pubDate>Tue, 14 April 2026 11:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Payrolling benefits in kind</title>
                <description><![CDATA[When transitioning from P11D reporting to payrolling benefits in kind, there&#x2019;s often an overlap that leads to two years of benefits in kind being taxed twice in the same tax year. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/payrolling-benefits-in-kind/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 13 April 2026 09:15:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI): What&#x2019;s changed in 2026?</title>
                <description><![CDATA[DEFRA has now confirmed the structure of the Sustainable Farming Incentive 2026 (SFI26), promoting this as a simpler and more predictable scheme for the year ahead. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/sustainable-farming-incentive-sfi-what-s-changed-in-2026/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/sustainable-farming-incentive-sfi-what-s-changed-in-2026/
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                <pubDate>Wed, 08 April 2026 09:40:00</pubDate>
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                <title>VAT year end: What VAT adjustments do you need to make?</title>
                <description><![CDATA[VAT Director, Gillian McGill, explains what adjustments you may need to make, this impacts VAT registrations that generate exempt income and that undertake non-business activities. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/vat-year-end-what-vat-adjustments-do-you-need-to-make/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/vat-year-end-what-vat-adjustments-do-you-need-to-make/
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                <pubDate>Wed, 01 April 2026 09:40:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Grant funding and VAT: What the Colchester Institute ruling means for colleges</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Grant funding may no longer be treated as outside the scope of VAT following the Colchester Institute ruling. Instead, it could be seen as payment for services, which may affect VAT reliefs and recovery for colleges and other organisations. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/grant-funding-and-vat-what-the-colchester-institute-ruling-means-for-colleges/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/grant-funding-and-vat-what-the-colchester-institute-ruling-means-for-colleges/
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                <pubDate>Wed, 01 April 2026 09:40:00</pubDate>
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                <title>MTD compliant software within the medical sector</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Making Tax Digital for Income Tax is approaching, and medical professionals need to be prepared. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/mtd-compliant-software-within-the-medical-sector/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/mtd-compliant-software-within-the-medical-sector/
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                <pubDate>Wed, 01 April 2026 08:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Partnership - What is the difference between a GP&#x2019;s drawings and profit?</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Legally, the partners are the partnership and, unless the partnership is set up as an LLP, the partners are jointly and severally liable. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/partnership-what-is-the-difference-between-a-gp-s-drawings-and-profit/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/partnership-what-is-the-difference-between-a-gp-s-drawings-and-profit/
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                <pubDate>Tue, 31 March 2026 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>How should self-employed people and landlords prepare for MTD &#x2013; and what&#x2019;s changed?</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Recent updates to Making Tax Digital for Income Tax confirm penalties and makes it clear that landlords and self-employed individuals must continue to meet their obligations, even during periods such as maternity leave. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/how-should-self-employed-people-and-landlords-prepare-for-mtd-and-what-s-changed/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/how-should-self-employed-people-and-landlords-prepare-for-mtd-and-what-s-changed/
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                <pubDate>Thu, 26 March 2026 11:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>NHS Pensions: Contingent decisions</title>
                <description><![CDATA[NHS Pension members who opted out between 2015 and 2022 may now be able to reinstate their benefits under the McCloud Remedy. We outline what you can do, the costs involved, and the key tax considerations to review before making a decision. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/nhs-pensions-contingent-decisions/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/nhs-pensions-contingent-decisions/
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                <pubDate>Wed, 25 March 2026 11:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>FETF 2026: Applications now open</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The Farming Equipment and Technology Fund (FETF) 2026 is now open, offering grants of up to &#xA3;75,000 to support investment in productivity, animal health and welfare, and slurry management. With applications closing on Monday, 28 April, now is the time to review your options and prepare a strong submission. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/fetf-2026-applications-now-open/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/fetf-2026-applications-now-open/
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                <pubDate>Fri, 20 March 2026 11:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Annual Tax on Enveloped Dwellings (ATED): Are you prepared?</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ATED charge must be paid where a residential property that&#x2019;s situated in the UK is held by a &#x2018;non-natural person&#x2019; (NNP) and worth more than &#xA3;500,000. An NNP is a company, partnership with a corporate member or a collective investment scheme. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/annual-tax-on-enveloped-dwellings-ated-are-you-prepared/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/annual-tax-on-enveloped-dwellings-ated-are-you-prepared/
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                <pubDate>Mon, 16 March 2026 11:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Car or van? Don&#x2019;t let HMRC drive your tax bill off course</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Expert explains how HMRC defines cars and vans for Benefit-in-Kind purposes and highlights the key areas where businesses often get caught out. Getting the classification of your company vehicle wrong can lead to unexpected tax costs for both employers and employees. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/car-or-van-don-t-let-hmrc-drive-your-tax-bill-off-course/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/car-or-van-don-t-let-hmrc-drive-your-tax-bill-off-course/
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                <pubDate>Thu, 12 March 2026 08:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Landlords: Don&#x2019;t get caught out by MTDfIT &#x2013; What you need to do before April 2026</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Our experts explain what the Making Tax Digital for Income Tax new rules mean, why landlords could be caught out, and the steps you should take now to prepare. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/landlords-don-t-get-caught-out-by-mtdfit-what-you-need-to-do-before-april-2026/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/landlords-don-t-get-caught-out-by-mtdfit-what-you-need-to-do-before-april-2026/
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                <pubDate>Mon, 09 March 2026 08:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Making Tax Digital for Income Tax within the medical sector</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Making Tax Digital for Income Tax will change how many medical professionals report their income. Manager, Jamie Butcher, explains who needs to comply, what the rules mean for GP locums and partnerships, and the steps you can take now to prepare. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/making-tax-digital-for-income-tax-within-the-medical-sector/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/making-tax-digital-for-income-tax-within-the-medical-sector/
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                <pubDate>Fri, 06 March 2026 08:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>2025/26 tax year-end: Your employer checklist for a smooth finish</title>
                <description><![CDATA[A checklist highlighting what you need to do, when you need to do it, and how to prepare for upcoming SSP changes. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/202526-tax-year-end-your-employer-checklist-for-a-smooth-finish/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/202526-tax-year-end-your-employer-checklist-for-a-smooth-finish/
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                <pubDate>Thu, 05 March 2026 08:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>What is a PAYE Settlement Agreement (PSA) and how does it work?</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Tessa Brown explains how PAYE Settlement Agreements work, when they can be used, and the benefits and limitations employers should be aware of. Also outlining key deadlines and how to stay compliant with HMRC requirements. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/what-is-a-paye-settlement-agreement-psa-and-how-does-it-work/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/what-is-a-paye-settlement-agreement-psa-and-how-does-it-work/
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                <pubDate>Mon, 16 February 2026 08:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>What is the Charity Governance Code and how does it affect trustees?</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The Charity Governance Code was updated recently, with clearer principles, modern priorities, and practical advice for charities of all sizes. Learn what&#x2019;s changed and what your trustees need to do next. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/what-is-the-charity-governance-code-and-how-does-it-affect-trustees/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/what-is-the-charity-governance-code-and-how-does-it-affect-trustees/
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                <pubDate>Mon, 26 January 2026 08:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>What happens to staff and suppliers during a business insolvency?</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Lee Green, Partner in our Insolvency and Recovery team, talks you through what happens to employees and suppliers during insolvency. Discussing employee rights, supplier claims, and how to handle these relationships with care. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/what-happens-to-staff-and-suppliers-during-a-business-insolvency/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/what-happens-to-staff-and-suppliers-during-a-business-insolvency/
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                <pubDate>Tue, 20 January 2026 08:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Autumn Budget 2025: Key takeaways for landlords</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The Autumn Budget 2025 brought changes for landlords &#x2013; some expected, some surprising &#x2013; all with long-term implications. Director, Emily Willis, outlines the key updates. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/autumn-budget-2025-key-takeaways-for-landlords/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/autumn-budget-2025-key-takeaways-for-landlords/
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                <pubDate>Wed, 07 January 2026 08:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Can you claim that? What you need to be considering with employment expense deductions</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Our employment tax team outlines what employers and employees need to know about claiming employment expense deductions, to help businesses and employees stay compliant. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/can-you-claim-that-what-you-need-to-be-considering-with-employment-expense-deductions/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/can-you-claim-that-what-you-need-to-be-considering-with-employment-expense-deductions/
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                <pubDate>Wed, 07 January 2026 08:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>What can you do if your business can&#x2019;t pay its debts?</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Worried your business can&#x2019;t pay its debts? Lee Green, Partner in our Insolvency and Recovery team, talks you through the warning signs, your responsibilities as a director, and what options are available to help you move forward. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/what-can-you-do-if-your-business-can-t-pay-its-debts/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/what-can-you-do-if-your-business-can-t-pay-its-debts/
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                <pubDate>Tue, 30 December 2025 08:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>The importance of bookkeeping and maintaining accurate financial records</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Senior Manager, George Crowe, explains why accurate bookkeeping and financial record-keeping are essential for any business. It covers cash flow, credit control, compliance, growth, and how modern software can save time and reduce errors. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/the-importance-of-bookkeeping-and-maintaining-accurate-financial-records/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/the-importance-of-bookkeeping-and-maintaining-accurate-financial-records/
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                <pubDate>Mon, 22 December 2025 08:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Software for Making Tax Digital for Income Tax</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Partner Martin Bugg outlines the upcoming Making Tax Digital for Income Tax changes, highlighting the need for digital records, quarterly updates, and the right software for compliance. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/software-for-making-tax-digital-for-income-tax/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/software-for-making-tax-digital-for-income-tax/
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                <pubDate>Thu, 18 December 2025 08:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>FSCS deposit protection limit rises: What it means for savers and businesses</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Exciting news for savers &#x2013; the FSCS raised its deposit protection limit from &#xA3;85,000 to &#xA3;120,000 on Monday, 1 December 2025. Director, James Rix, outlines the key changes, how the higher limit benefits individuals and joint accounts, and why businesses may still need to tread carefully with large cash deposits. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/fscs-deposit-protection-limit-rises-what-it-means-for-savers-and-businesses/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/fscs-deposit-protection-limit-rises-what-it-means-for-savers-and-businesses/
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                <pubDate>Fri, 12 December 2025 15:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Autumn Budget 2025: What employers need to know</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Dannielle and Tessa give a clear summary of the 2025 Autumn Budget announcements for employers, including updates on salary sacrifice limits, NICs, payrolling benefits, working-from-home claims, and minimum wage changes. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/autumn-budget-2025-what-employers-need-to-know/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/autumn-budget-2025-what-employers-need-to-know/
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                <pubDate>Wed, 10 December 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Budget Summary for 26 November 2025: Key changes explained</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Tax specialist and Larking Gowen Partner, Sally Farrow, summarises the key points on Wednesday&#x2019;s Budget announcement. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/budget-summary-for-26-november-2025-key-changes-explained/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/budget-summary-for-26-november-2025-key-changes-explained/
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                <pubDate>Thu, 27 November 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>The gift of knowledge: How to keep Christmas tax-free</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Employment tax specialist, Tessa Brown, discusses what employers need to know about the tax implications of festive expenses and the tax exemptions available. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/the-gift-of-knowledge-how-to-keep-christmas-tax-free/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/the-gift-of-knowledge-how-to-keep-christmas-tax-free/
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                <pubDate>Thu, 20 November 2025 09:30:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Charity reserves: Can they be too high, and does that matter?</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Charities need reserves, but can they hold too much? Director, Chris Yeates, explores why trustees should review their reserves policies and how over-accumulation can reduce impact, raise concerns, or attract regulatory attention. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/charity-reserves-can-they-be-too-high-and-does-that-matter/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/charity-reserves-can-they-be-too-high-and-does-that-matter/
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                <pubDate>Wed, 19 November 2025 08:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Covid repayment window opens &#x2013; time to come clean</title>
                <description><![CDATA[A new government scheme lets individuals and businesses repay wrongly claimed COVID-19 support without penalty before December 2025. Partner, Lee Green, explains what&#x2019;s covered, the risks of not acting, and how Larking Gowen can help with voluntary repayments or insolvency concerns. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/covid-repayment-window-opens-time-to-come-clean/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/covid-repayment-window-opens-time-to-come-clean/
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                <pubDate>Wed, 05 November 2025 08:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Charity financial threshold changes confirmed</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Chris Yeates discusses the Government&#x2019;s confirmed increases to key charity financial thresholds, including a rise in the audit threshold. The changes, effective from 30 September 2026, aim to ease the regulatory burden on smaller charities. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/charity-financial-threshold-changes-confirmed/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/charity-financial-threshold-changes-confirmed/
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                <pubDate>Mon, 03 November 2025 08:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Starting a charity: An overview of the formation process</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Director, Chris Yeates outlines the key steps involved in forming a charity, from defining your purpose and choosing a legal structure. Chris also highlights common pitfalls and practical advice to help ensure your charity is set up for long-term success. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/starting-a-charity-an-overview-of-the-formation-process/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/starting-a-charity-an-overview-of-the-formation-process/
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                <pubDate>Fri, 31 October 2025 08:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Is a holding company right for your business?</title>
                <description><![CDATA[A blog outlining why many businesses consider this structure to protect assets, plan for succession, and prepare for growth, sale or investment. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/is-a-holding-company-right-for-your-business/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/is-a-holding-company-right-for-your-business/
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                <pubDate>Mon, 27 October 2025 15:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Staying in vs opting out of the NHS Pension Scheme</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Senior Manager, George Crowe, explains the benefits of being in the NHS Pension Scheme, including defined benefits, tax relief, and death in service support. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/staying-in-vs-opting-out-of-the-nhs-pension-scheme/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/staying-in-vs-opting-out-of-the-nhs-pension-scheme/
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                <pubDate>Thu, 16 October 2025 08:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Why tax due diligence matters in Mergers &amp; Acquisitions</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Director, Ben Greves, explains the importance of tax due diligence in UK mergers, acquisitions, and investment deals. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/why-tax-due-diligence-matters-in-mergers-acquisitions/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/why-tax-due-diligence-matters-in-mergers-acquisitions/
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                <pubDate>Wed, 15 October 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Tax implications of garden offices</title>
                <description><![CDATA[If you&#x2019;re thinking of building a garden office, you may be wondering if you can get tax relief. The simple answer is yes, but it isn&#x2019;t as tax effective as you may think. What can you claim and what are the tax implications? <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/tax-implications-of-garden-offices/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/tax-implications-of-garden-offices/
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                <pubDate>Tue, 14 October 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Your guide to financial forecasting as a pharmacist</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Jo Benton talks you through why financial forecasting is essential for pharmacists and locums. Learn what to include, how to build a forecast, and how it can help you plan for the future. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/your-guide-to-financial-forecasting-as-a-pharmacist/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/your-guide-to-financial-forecasting-as-a-pharmacist/
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                <pubDate>Wed, 08 October 2025 08:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>What HMRC and Insolvency Service&#x2019;s new enforcement rules mean for company directors</title>
                <description><![CDATA[New HMRC and Insolvency Service powers give directors more responsibility than ever. Lee Green, Partner in our Insolvency and Recovery team, discusses what&#x2019;s changed and how to protect yourself if your business is in financial difficulty. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/what-hmrc-and-insolvency-service-s-new-enforcement-rules-mean-for-company-directors/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/what-hmrc-and-insolvency-service-s-new-enforcement-rules-mean-for-company-directors/
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                <pubDate>Fri, 03 October 2025 08:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Gift Aid: Common pitfalls</title>
                <description><![CDATA[A practical look at common Gift Aid mistakes that can lead to rejected claims or lost income for charities. Partner, Andrew Robinson overs eligibility conditions, documentation requirements, and key pitfalls like auctions, raffles and sponsored events. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/gift-aid-common-pitfalls/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/gift-aid-common-pitfalls/
                </link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 29 September 2025 08:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>What is the Apprenticeship Levy?</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Senior Payroll Manager, Dannielle Chapman, explains what the Apprenticeship Levy is, who it applies to, how it&#x2019;s calculated, and how employers can use the funds. She also outlines additional rules and guidance for connected companies and those outside England. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/what-is-the-apprenticeship-levy/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/what-is-the-apprenticeship-levy/
                </link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 19 September 2025 08:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Let Property Campaign: How to disclose undeclared rental income</title>
                <description><![CDATA[James Card, Manager in our Private Client, Trusts and Probate team, provides an overview of HMRC&#x2019;s Let Property Campaign for landlords with undeclared rental income. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/let-property-campaign-how-to-disclose-undeclared-rental-income/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/let-property-campaign-how-to-disclose-undeclared-rental-income/
                </link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 05 September 2025 08:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Businesses are thriving in North Essex &#x2013; are you one of them?</title>
                <description><![CDATA[North Essex is thriving &#x2013; but is your business keeping pace? In this blog, Kate Quinton explores what&#x2019;s driving growth in the region, how tourism is creating wider opportunities, and how Larking Gowen can help you make the most of it. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/businesses-are-thriving-in-north-essex-are-you-one-of-them/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/businesses-are-thriving-in-north-essex-are-you-one-of-them/
                </link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 04 September 2025 08:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>It&#x2019;s coming: Are you ready for Making Tax Digital&#x202F;for Income Tax (MTDfIT)?</title>
                <description><![CDATA[From 6&#x202F;April&#x202F;2026, MTDfIT becomes mandatory for sole traders and landlords with gross income over &#xA3;50,000. Martin Bugg in our Making Tax Digital team, explains what&#x2019;s changing. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/it-s-coming-are-you-ready-for-making-tax-digital-for-income-tax-mtdfit/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/it-s-coming-are-you-ready-for-making-tax-digital-for-income-tax-mtdfit/
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                <pubDate>Tue, 02 September 2025 08:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Tax-deductible expenses for medical professionals against self-employment or partnership income</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Senior Manager, George Crowe, provides a guide for self-employed medical professionals on what qualifies as a tax-deductible expense. Learn how to stay compliant and maximise your tax efficiency. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/tax-deductible-expenses-for-medical-professionals-against-self-employment-or-partnership-income/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/tax-deductible-expenses-for-medical-professionals-against-self-employment-or-partnership-income/
                </link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 28 August 2025 08:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>The impact of changes in company size on off-payroll working</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Employment Tax Manager, Tessa Brown, explains how upcoming changes to company size thresholds and lease accounting rules could affect whether businesses fall within the scope of IR35 Off-Payroll Working rules. Outlines key dates, potential impacts, and the need for proactive review. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/the-impact-of-changes-in-company-size-on-off-payroll-working/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/the-impact-of-changes-in-company-size-on-off-payroll-working/
                </link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 21 August 2025 08:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Gift Aid: What it is and how to claim</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Partner, Andrew Robinson, provides you with an overview of Gift Aid, explaining how it works, the conditions charities must meet, and the process for making claims, including under the Gift Aid Small Donations Scheme. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/gift-aid-what-it-is-and-how-to-claim/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/gift-aid-what-it-is-and-how-to-claim/
                </link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 19 August 2025 08:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>New requirements for companies and LLPs for identity verification</title>
                <description><![CDATA[You may have received notification from Companies House about new requirements for companies and LLPs (Limited Liability Partnerships) for identity verification (IDV). Manager, George Ager, talks you through your next steps. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/new-requirements-for-companies-and-llps-for-identity-verification/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/new-requirements-for-companies-and-llps-for-identity-verification/
                </link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 14 August 2025 10:40:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Upcoming changes to Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) from April 2026</title>
                <description><![CDATA[From April 2026, changes to Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) will introduce day-one entitlement and remove the earnings threshold. Senior Manager in our Payroll team, Dannielle Chapman, outlines the key reforms and offers practical guidance for employers to prepare. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/upcoming-changes-to-statutory-sick-pay-ssp-from-april-2026/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/upcoming-changes-to-statutory-sick-pay-ssp-from-april-2026/
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                <pubDate>Fri, 08 August 2025 10:40:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Key considerations before joining a partnership</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Senior Manager in medical accounting team, George Crowe, outlines 10 key factors to consider before joining a general practice partnership, from legal and financial matters to values, trust, and long-term commitment. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/key-considerations-before-joining-a-partnership/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/key-considerations-before-joining-a-partnership/
                </link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 04 August 2025 10:40:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Remediable Service Statements (RSS) &#x2013; Making sense of your NHS pension choices</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Partner in our medical accounting team, Louise Dean, explains the NHS Pensions choice letters (Remediable Service Statements) sent to affected retired members. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/remediable-service-statements-rss-making-sense-of-your-nhs-pension-choices/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/remediable-service-statements-rss-making-sense-of-your-nhs-pension-choices/
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                <pubDate>Thu, 31 July 2025 10:40:00</pubDate>
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                <title>CIO vs CIC: Picking the right fit</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Senior Manager in our Not for Profit team, Jordan Stewart, explores the differences between Charitable Incorporated Organisations (CIOs) and Community Interest Companies (CICs), helping social enterprises choose the right structure. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/cio-vs-cic-picking-the-right-fit/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/cio-vs-cic-picking-the-right-fit/
                </link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 23 July 2025 10:40:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Could your NHS Pension be worth more than you think?</title>
                <description><![CDATA[From Saturday, 6 April 2024, the government removed the Lifetime Allowance (LTA) and introduced new rules for pension lump sums, including the Lump Sum Allowance (LSA). Partner, Andrew Burwood, explains what these changes mean for NHS Pension members. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/could-your-nhs-pension-be-worth-more-than-you-think/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/could-your-nhs-pension-be-worth-more-than-you-think/
                </link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 22 July 2025 10:40:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Deemed pay in the NHS pension scheme</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Senior Manager, Louise Prime, outlines the change in how pension contribution rates are calculated for NHS salaried staff during periods of reduced pay, such as maternity or sick leave. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/deemed-pay-in-the-nhs-pension-scheme/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/deemed-pay-in-the-nhs-pension-scheme/
                </link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 17 July 2025 13:40:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Capital Grants Reopen: &#xA3;150 million available for environmental improvements</title>
                <description><![CDATA[DEFRA has reopened its Capital Grants offer with &#xA3;150 million in funding for&#xA0;environmental improvements in England. Partner, Laurie Hill, outlines the new items&#xA0;available in 2025, funding limits, application guidance, and what&#x2019;s next for the&#xA0;scheme. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/capital-grants-reopen-150-million-available-for-environmental-improvements/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/capital-grants-reopen-150-million-available-for-environmental-improvements/
                </link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 04 July 2025 13:40:00</pubDate>
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                <title>England&#x27;s 10-Year Health Plan: Neighbourhood services, AI and health equity</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Partner, Lizzy Lloyd, explores the government&#x2019;s 10-year health plan for England. Covering the increased use of AI, the shift of services to neighbourhoods, and the efforts to reduce health disparities, while addressing the funding challenges involved. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/englands-10-year-health-plan-neighbourhood-services-ai-and-health-equity/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/englands-10-year-health-plan-neighbourhood-services-ai-and-health-equity/
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                <pubDate>Fri, 04 July 2025 11:40:00</pubDate>
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                <title>How charities can prepare for an audit: A practical guide</title>
                <description><![CDATA[A practical guide for charities on how to prepare for an audit. Senior Manager, Emma Hayward, covers audit thresholds, documentation, internal controls, team readiness, and tips for working effectively with your auditor. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/how-charities-can-prepare-for-an-audit-a-practical-guide/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/how-charities-can-prepare-for-an-audit-a-practical-guide/
                </link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 24 June 2025 09:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>The tax advantages of buying an electric car</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Electric vehicles (EVs) offer a range of tax incentives, whether you&#x27;re employed, self-employed or run a company. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/the-tax-advantages-of-buying-an-electric-car/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/the-tax-advantages-of-buying-an-electric-car/
                </link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 18 June 2025 09:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Navigating seniority adjustments in the NHS: Key updates and deadlines</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Senior Manager in our Medical team, Louise Prime, outlines recent NHS seniority payment reconciliations by PCSE for 2016/17 to 2019/20, key deadlines, and the steps GP practices need to take. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/navigating-seniority-adjustments-in-the-nhs-key-updates-and-deadlines/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/navigating-seniority-adjustments-in-the-nhs-key-updates-and-deadlines/
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                <pubDate>Tue, 17 June 2025 09:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Mitigating CIS risks and the domestic reverse charge</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Employment Tax Manager, Tessa Brown, explains the scope of the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) and how businesses may inadvertently fall within it &#x2013; particularly those not traditionally involved in construction. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/mitigating-cis-risks-and-the-domestic-reverse-charge/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/mitigating-cis-risks-and-the-domestic-reverse-charge/
                </link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 13 June 2025 09:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Understanding the differences between partnership profits, taxable profits, and drawings</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Senior Manager at Larking Gowen, George Crowe, explains the key differences between partnership profits, taxable profits and drawings &#x2013; clarifying how each figure is calculated and why they don&#x2019;t always match. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/understanding-the-differences-between-partnership-profits-taxable-profits-and-drawings/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/understanding-the-differences-between-partnership-profits-taxable-profits-and-drawings/
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                <pubDate>Tue, 10 June 2025 09:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Company size thresholds have risen</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The UK government has raised the financial thresholds that determine company size, effective for accounting periods starting on or after 6 April 2025. Director, James Nichols, discusses what this could mean for you. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/company-size-thresholds-have-risen/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/company-size-thresholds-have-risen/
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                <pubDate>Tue, 27 May 2025 09:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>What are the benefits of Making Tax Digital?</title>
                <description><![CDATA[An overview of the practical benefits of Making Tax Digital for Income Tax, including fewer errors, real-time tax visibility, better organisation, and environmental impact &#x2013; plus details on penalties and voluntary testing. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/what-are-the-benefits-of-making-tax-digital/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/what-are-the-benefits-of-making-tax-digital/
                </link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 23 May 2025 09:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Boosting farm productivity: The Farming Equipment and Technology Fund</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Partner, Laurie Hill, explains who&#x27;s eligible the 2025 Farming Equipment and Technology Fund as well as what items are covered, how to apply, and how to align your investment with your farm&#x2019;s long-term goals. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/boosting-farm-productivity-the-farming-equipment-and-technology-fund/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/boosting-farm-productivity-the-farming-equipment-and-technology-fund/
                </link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 22 May 2025 11:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Budgeting &amp; cashflow planning for GP practices</title>
                <description><![CDATA[A practical guide for GP practices on budgeting and cashflow planning. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/budgeting-cashflow-planning-for-gp-practices/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/budgeting-cashflow-planning-for-gp-practices/
                </link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 22 May 2025 09:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Charities don&#x2019;t pay tax, do they?</title>
                <description><![CDATA[To help you understand which taxes do and do not apply to charities, we outline the various tax obligations and exemptions that apply to charities, describing some of the complexities. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/charities-don-t-pay-tax-do-they/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/charities-don-t-pay-tax-do-they/
                </link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 21 May 2025 09:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Fresh call by MPs to delay changes to inheritance tax</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The report published by a committee of cross-party MPs is recommending the Government delay the changes to inheritance tax and engage in consultation and improvements. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/fresh-call-by-mps-to-delay-changes-to-inheritance-tax/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/fresh-call-by-mps-to-delay-changes-to-inheritance-tax/
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                <pubDate>Fri, 16 May 2025 09:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Changes affecting online sellers and platform hosts</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Assistant Manager in our Business Tax Advisory team, Sophie Emerson, outlines new UK reporting rules for digital platforms. It explains who qualifies as a platform operator, which sellers must be reported, and what information must be shared with HMRC. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/changes-affecting-online-sellers-and-platform-hosts/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/changes-affecting-online-sellers-and-platform-hosts/
                </link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2025 09:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Self-Assessment Tax for Locum Pharmacists</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Jo Benton outlines key tax considerations for locum pharmacists, including whether to operate as a sole trader or limited company, how income is taxed, what expenses are deductible, and important deadlines. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/self-assessment-tax-for-locum-pharmacists/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/self-assessment-tax-for-locum-pharmacists/
                </link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2025 07:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Understanding GP pay transparency disclosures</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Medical accounting specialist, George Crowe, explains what needs to be disclosed and when, the timeline and process for disclosures, and the consequences of non-compliance. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/understanding-gp-pay-transparency-disclosures/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/understanding-gp-pay-transparency-disclosures/
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                <pubDate>Wed, 07 May 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>SORP&#x2019;s up: catch the charity accounting wave</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Charities will soon need to follow new accounting rules. We outline the key changes, what you can do to prepare and how you can have your say in the consultation. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/sorp-s-up-catch-the-charity-accounting-wave/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/sorp-s-up-catch-the-charity-accounting-wave/
                </link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 30 April 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Upcoming verification changes for companies</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Upcoming changes will impact all company directors and persons with significant control, requiring them to go through a mandatory verification process by autumn 2026. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/upcoming-verification-changes-for-companies/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/upcoming-verification-changes-for-companies/
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                <pubDate>Wed, 30 April 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>How to check and update your NHS pension record</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Lee Robinson, from our Not for Profit team, looks at the seven principles of decision-making and how trustees can benefit from using CC27. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/how-to-check-and-update-your-nhs-pension-record/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/how-to-check-and-update-your-nhs-pension-record/
                </link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 29 April 2025 15:40:00</pubDate>
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                <title>VAT implications for community pharmacies</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Medical accounting specialist, Jo Benton, discusses some of the unique complexities of VAT returns for community pharmacies and how to make sure that you&#x2019;re getting it right to maximise income and cashflow. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/vat-implications-for-community-pharmacies/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/vat-implications-for-community-pharmacies/
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                <pubDate>Mon, 28 April 2025 13:50:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Cheers for Tiers: Charity thresholds on the move</title>
                <description><![CDATA[In April 2025, the Goverment launched a 10-week consultation on various financial thresholds applying to charities, which we will be responding to. Learn which thresholds may be set to rise and how your views can shape our response. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/cheers-for-tiers-charity-thresholds-on-the-move/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/cheers-for-tiers-charity-thresholds-on-the-move/
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                <pubDate>Wed, 16 April 2025 13:50:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Academies Accounts Direction 2024 to 2025 &#x2013; staff briefing</title>
                <description><![CDATA[We highlight the key changes to Academy Accounts Direction 2024-25,&#xA0;model academy accounts and framework, and guide to external auditors <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/academies-accounts-direction-2024-to-2025-staff-briefing/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/academies-accounts-direction-2024-to-2025-staff-briefing/
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                <pubDate>Mon, 14 April 2025 13:50:00</pubDate>
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                <title>The impact of the 2021 IR35 reforms</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Employment tax specialist, Tessa Brown, runs through the importance of assessing IR35 correctly and lists HMRC&#x2019;s review of the reforms. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/the-impact-of-the-2021-ir35-reforms/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/the-impact-of-the-2021-ir35-reforms/
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                <pubDate>Thu, 27 March 2025 09:40:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Changes from April 2025 for business owners to consider</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Our Business team outlines changes business owners should consider; new mandatory requirements for tax returns and the increase in capital gains tax rates. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/changes-from-april-2025-for-business-owners-to-consider/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/changes-from-april-2025-for-business-owners-to-consider/
                </link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 27 March 2025 09:40:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Making good decisions as charity trustees: a guide to CC27</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Lee Robinson, from our Not for Profit team, looks at the seven principles of decision-making and how trustees can benefit from using CC27. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/making-good-decisions-as-charity-trustees-a-guide-to-cc27/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/making-good-decisions-as-charity-trustees-a-guide-to-cc27/
                </link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 25 March 2025 09:40:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Remediable pension saving statements: further delays for NHS Pension Scheme members</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Our specialist medical team looks at the complex issues surrounding remediable pension saving statements and what NHS Pension Scheme members should do next. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/remediable-pension-saving-statements-further-delays-for-nhs-pension-scheme-members/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/remediable-pension-saving-statements-further-delays-for-nhs-pension-scheme-members/
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                <pubDate>Tue, 18 March 2025 11:05:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Unexpected closure of the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) scheme</title>
                <description><![CDATA[With the unexpected closure of the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) scheme, we discuss what that means for SFI agreement holders. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/unexpected-closure-of-the-sustainable-farming-incentive-sfi-scheme/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/unexpected-closure-of-the-sustainable-farming-incentive-sfi-scheme/
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                <pubDate>Mon, 17 March 2025 13:45:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Farmers&#x2019; update: Capital Grants and Stewardship Schemes</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Our Farms and Rural Business team summarises key changes to Capital Grants and to the Higher Level Stewardship and Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier Schemes. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/farmers-update-capital-grants-and-stewardship-schemes/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/farmers-update-capital-grants-and-stewardship-schemes/
                </link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 14 March 2025 15:40:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Changes to Voluntary National Insurance Contributions (NICs): What you need to know</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Partner in our medical accounting team, Andrew Burwood, talks you through how the important changes to the Voluntary National Insurance Contributions (NICs) may impact your future State Pension entitlement. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/changes-to-voluntary-national-insurance-contributions-nics-what-you-need-to-know/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/changes-to-voluntary-national-insurance-contributions-nics-what-you-need-to-know/
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                <pubDate>Wed, 12 March 2025 15:40:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Changes to the tax treatment of pick-up trucks from April 2025</title>
                <description><![CDATA[We discuss the new changes to the tax treatment of double cab pick ups and why it may benefit you to act before 5 April 2025. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/changes-to-the-tax-treatment-of-pick-up-trucks-from-april-2025/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/changes-to-the-tax-treatment-of-pick-up-trucks-from-april-2025/
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                <pubDate>Wed, 12 March 2025 14:40:00</pubDate>
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                <title>A step in the right direction for the 2025/26 GP contract?</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Louise Dean, Partner in our medical accounting team, discusses the 2025/26 GP contract and what it means for those in the medical sector. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/a-step-in-the-right-direction-for-the-202526-gp-contract/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/a-step-in-the-right-direction-for-the-202526-gp-contract/
                </link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 11 March 2025 09:15:00</pubDate>
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                <title>New government grants for farming equipment, innovation and sustainability in 2025</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Our Farms and Rural Business team looks at the latest funding opportunities that encourage farmers to adopt modern and sustainable farming practices. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/new-government-grants-for-farming-equipment-innovation-and-sustainability-in-2025/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/new-government-grants-for-farming-equipment-innovation-and-sustainability-in-2025/
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                <pubDate>Mon, 10 March 2025 09:15:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Employment Allowance: what you need to know</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Jordan Stewart looks at Employment Allowance and how charities may use this allowance to reduce their employment costs each tax year. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/employment-allowance-what-you-need-to-know/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/employment-allowance-what-you-need-to-know/
                </link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 04 March 2025 14:58:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Pre year-end checklist: Key employer obligations &amp; reporting requirements</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Our Payroll specialist, Dannielle Chapman, has set out a handy list to cover employer reporting obligations for the upcoming end of tax year <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/pre-year-end-checklist-key-employer-obligations-reporting-requirements/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/pre-year-end-checklist-key-employer-obligations-reporting-requirements/
                </link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 19 February 2025 08:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Renters&#x2019; Rights Bill: Significant changes for landlords and tenants</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Partner, Becky Ames, discusses the Renters&#x2019; Rights Bill and the changes that landlords will be required to make as soon the bill becomes law in April. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/renters-rights-bill-significant-changes-for-landlords-and-tenants/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/renters-rights-bill-significant-changes-for-landlords-and-tenants/
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                <pubDate>Fri, 07 February 2025 08:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Why use salary sacrifice pension?</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Expert, Dannielle Chapman, discusses the possible benefits of entering a salary sacrifice arrangement for workplace pensions and what employers and employees need to consider. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/why-use-salary-sacrifice-pension/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/why-use-salary-sacrifice-pension/
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                <pubDate>Thu, 09 January 2025 08:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>New initiatives to support small businesses</title>
                <description><![CDATA[We look at the Fair Payments Code and the Disability Finance Code for Entrepreneurship to support small businesses and enhance cash accessibility. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/new-initiatives-to-support-small-businesses/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/new-initiatives-to-support-small-businesses/
                </link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 08 January 2025 08:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>New year &#x2013; time to review your estate planning</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Given the major changes to inheritance tax (IHT) announced in the Autumn Budget 2024, we discuss key things to consider when reviewing your estate planning. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/new-year-time-to-review-your-estate-planning/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/new-year-time-to-review-your-estate-planning/
                </link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 07 January 2025 12:01:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Tax returns deadline reminder</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Tax specialist, Chloe Griner, reminds those of us who need to file a tax return for the year ended 5 April 2024, that now is the time to prepare to meet the 31 January 2025 deadline. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/tax-returns-deadline-reminder/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/tax-returns-deadline-reminder/
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                <pubDate>Thu, 02 January 2025 15:35:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Understanding PCNs: Structure, funding and accountability</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Our Medical accounting team looks in detail at the preparation of Primary Care Networks (PCNs) and the preparation of PCN accounts. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/understanding-pcns-structure-funding-and-accountability/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/understanding-pcns-structure-funding-and-accountability/
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                <pubDate>Mon, 16 December 2024 15:35:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Employment (Allocation of Tips) Act 2023 and status</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Employment tax specialist, Tessa Brown, looks at the laws on the allocation of tips and how this affects self-employed workers. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/employment-allocation-of-tips-act-2023-and-status/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/employment-allocation-of-tips-act-2023-and-status/
                </link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 22 November 2024 09:30:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Cash accounting for businesses and medical practices</title>
                <description><![CDATA[We discuss the benefits of cash accounting for small businesses as well as the unique needs of medical practices. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/cash-accounting-for-businesses-and-medical-practices/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/cash-accounting-for-businesses-and-medical-practices/
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                <pubDate>Wed, 20 November 2024 09:30:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Embracing the digital journey: Why you should migrate to online accounting software</title>
                <description><![CDATA[I highlight some of the key steps and things you need to consider if you&#x2019;re thinking of changing from manual record-keeping to online accounting software. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/embracing-the-digital-journey-why-you-should-migrate-to-online-accounting-software/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/embracing-the-digital-journey-why-you-should-migrate-to-online-accounting-software/
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                <pubDate>Tue, 12 November 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Need to fill National Insurance gaps to 2006? Now&#x2019;s the time to act</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Anyone with a gap in their National Insurance contributions should take advantage of HMRC&#x2019;s option to fill the gaps ahead of the April 2025 deadline. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/need-to-fill-national-insurance-gaps-to-2006-now-s-the-time-to-act/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/need-to-fill-national-insurance-gaps-to-2006-now-s-the-time-to-act/
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                <pubDate>Tue, 12 November 2024 09:15:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Charities and the October 2024 Budget</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Partner in our Not for Profit team, Giles Kerkham, outlines how the Budget statement will affect the charity sector. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/charities-and-the-october-2024-budget/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/charities-and-the-october-2024-budget/
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                <pubDate>Fri, 01 November 2024 16:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Changes to inheritance tax &#x2013; what it means for your UK farming business</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Bruce Masson, Partner in our Farms &amp; Rural Business team, looks at the changes to inheritance tax that were outlined in the Budget statement, and highlights what this will mean to those with farming businesses. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/changes-to-inheritance-tax-what-it-means-for-your-uk-farming-business/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/changes-to-inheritance-tax-what-it-means-for-your-uk-farming-business/
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                <pubDate>Fri, 01 November 2024 13:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Income tax: Basis Period Reform and the agriculture sector</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Our Farms and Rural Business team dive into the Basis Period Reform and pull out what this might mean for those in the farming sector. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/income-tax-basis-period-reform-and-the-agriculture-sector/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/income-tax-basis-period-reform-and-the-agriculture-sector/
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                <pubDate>Tue, 22 October 2024 15:35:00</pubDate>
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                <title>The Tipping Act is now live</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The changes to the tips legislation have left businesses in the tourism, leisure and hospitality industry with questions. We summarise common questions and responses to help you. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/the-tipping-act-is-now-live/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/the-tipping-act-is-now-live/
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                <pubDate>Wed, 02 October 2024 08:30:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Trust accounts in the UK and their benefits</title>
                <description><![CDATA[We explore the key advantages of preparing trust accounts each year and how they contribute to the effective management of a trust. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/trust-accounts-in-the-uk-and-their-benefits/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/trust-accounts-in-the-uk-and-their-benefits/
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                <pubDate>Tue, 01 October 2024 11:30:00</pubDate>
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                <title>UK pension contributions: Understanding the Annual Allowance and tapering</title>
                <description><![CDATA[There&#x2019;s a limit to the amount you can save in your pension pot. We explain how the Annual Allowance and tapering work and how these may affect your pension. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/uk-pension-contributions-understanding-the-annual-allowance-and-tapering/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/uk-pension-contributions-understanding-the-annual-allowance-and-tapering/
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                <pubDate>Mon, 30 September 2024 14:30:00</pubDate>
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                <title>What happens where taxes overlap? And what is agricultural land?</title>
                <description><![CDATA[We discuss what you should bear in mind about overlapping taxes when an agricultural holding comes up for sale or passes under an inheritance. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/what-happens-where-taxes-overlap-and-what-is-agricultural-land/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/what-happens-where-taxes-overlap-and-what-is-agricultural-land/
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                <pubDate>Thu, 19 September 2024 08:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Are you ready for the new Employment (Allocation of Tips) Act 2023?</title>
                <description><![CDATA[We discuss the new Employment (Allocation of Tips) Act 2023 and how this may affect employers. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/are-you-ready-for-the-new-employment-allocation-of-tips-act-2023/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/are-you-ready-for-the-new-employment-allocation-of-tips-act-2023/
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                <pubDate>Wed, 18 September 2024 10:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>How to pension GP locum income</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Pensioning income as a locum with NHS Pensions is more complex compared to permanent employees. We explain the steps locums can take to pension their income with NHS Pensions. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/how-to-pension-gp-locum-income/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/how-to-pension-gp-locum-income/
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                <pubDate>Thu, 12 September 2024 10:55:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Do you need to file a Self-Assessment tax return?</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Many people are surprised to learn that they need to file a tax return, especially if they pay income tax through PAYE With the deadline to notify HMRC looming, we explain who needs to file a return. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/do-you-need-to-file-a-self-assessment-tax-return/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/do-you-need-to-file-a-self-assessment-tax-return/
                </link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 11 September 2024 11:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Capital gains tax on residential property: Where are we now?</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Since the real time reporting regime for capital gains tax on residential property came into force, we&#x2019;ve seen numerous changes to deadlines, allowances and tax rates. We help you understand these changes and the rules currently in place to avoid unwanted costs or penalties. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/capital-gains-tax-on-residential-property-where-are-we-now/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/capital-gains-tax-on-residential-property-where-are-we-now/
                </link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 11 September 2024 10:55:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Is a partnership the right option for medical professionals?</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Our medical accounting team discusses the benefits and drawbacks of medical professionals joining or forming a partnership. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/is-a-partnership-the-right-option-for-medical-professionals/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/is-a-partnership-the-right-option-for-medical-professionals/
                </link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 10 September 2024 10:55:00</pubDate>
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                <title>How will Autumn Budget 2024 affect solvent liquidations?</title>
                <description><![CDATA[As the Chancellor prepares to deliver the Autumn Budget 2024, several potential changes could impact solvent liquidations. We discuss what businesses and shareholders need to think about. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/how-will-autumn-budget-2024-affect-solvent-liquidations/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/how-will-autumn-budget-2024-affect-solvent-liquidations/
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                <pubDate>Mon, 09 September 2024 10:55:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Unlocking efficiency: How Dext&#x27;s suite of tools streamlines business and accounting</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Our digital accounting specialists summarise their conversation with Laura Buchanan from Dext, a suite of products designed to make business life easier. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/unlocking-efficiency-how-dexts-suite-of-tools-streamlines-business-and-accounting/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/unlocking-efficiency-how-dexts-suite-of-tools-streamlines-business-and-accounting/
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                <pubDate>Mon, 02 September 2024 09:45:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Keeping track of inventory to avoid overstock or shortages for retail businesses</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Retail accounting specialist, Megan Howard, summarises the advantages of stocktaking and how keeping track of your inventory can help save you money. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/keeping-track-of-inventory-to-avoid-overstock-or-shortages-for-retail-businesses/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/keeping-track-of-inventory-to-avoid-overstock-or-shortages-for-retail-businesses/
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                <pubDate>Fri, 23 August 2024 12:55:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Company purchase of own shares: A tax-efficient exit strategy</title>
                <description><![CDATA[A company&#x2019;s purchase of its own shares can be a tax-efficient exit route for shareholders. We discuss the tax implications and what you need to consider. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/company-purchase-of-own-shares-a-tax-efficient-exit-strategy/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/company-purchase-of-own-shares-a-tax-efficient-exit-strategy/
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                <pubDate>Tue, 20 August 2024 12:55:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Making Tax Digital (MTD)</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Chris Bale discusses the latest on the incoming Making Tax Digital regime. He highlights the dates, pitfalls and advantages as well as how we can help. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/making-tax-digital-mtd/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/making-tax-digital-mtd/
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                <pubDate>Fri, 16 August 2024 10:30:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Introduction &#x2013; R&amp;D regime from 1 April 2024</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Justyna Stanisz highlights the changes to R&amp;D relief announced in the Autumn Budget and compares treatment for the periods before and after 1 April 2024. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/introduction-rd-regime-from-1-april-2024/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/introduction-rd-regime-from-1-april-2024/
                </link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 16 August 2024 10:30:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Understanding the VAT changes for independent schools</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The Chancellor has announced significant tax changes for independent schools. What is the Labour government&#x2019;s tax policy for private schools? <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/understanding-the-vat-changes-for-independent-schools/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/understanding-the-vat-changes-for-independent-schools/
                </link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 07 August 2024 11:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Furnished Holiday Lets &#x2013; abolition of special tax rules</title>
                <description><![CDATA[As suspected, it appears that the Labour government plans to proceed with the changes outlined in the last Budget (presented by the Conservative government) regarding wide ranging changes to the taxation of Furnished Holiday Lets (FHLs). <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/furnished-holiday-lets-abolition-of-special-tax-rules/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/furnished-holiday-lets-abolition-of-special-tax-rules/
                </link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 02 August 2024 13:30:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Should you operate as a limited company or self-employed in the medical sector?</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Our Medical accounting team discusses the differences between a company and a sole trader and the pros and cons of each for medical businesses. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/should-you-operate-as-a-limited-company-or-self-employed-in-the-medical-sector/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/should-you-operate-as-a-limited-company-or-self-employed-in-the-medical-sector/
                </link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 30 July 2024 15:30:00</pubDate>
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                <title>What should you do if you&#x2019;ve miscalculated your tax return?</title>
                <description><![CDATA[With ever-changing tax rules, if you realise you&#x2019;ve made a mistake on your tax return, what should you do? <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/what-should-you-do-if-you-ve-miscalculated-your-tax-return/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/what-should-you-do-if-you-ve-miscalculated-your-tax-return/
                </link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 30 July 2024 12:22:00</pubDate>
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                <title>New pay scales for NHS consultants in 2024 &#x2013; are they all good news?</title>
                <description><![CDATA[George Crowe, Senior Manager and specialist medical accountant, looks at the new pay scales for NHS consultants. He highlights how an increase in pay could come with some unwanted tax burdens and how to make the most of personal allowances. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/new-pay-scales-for-nhs-consultants-in-2024-are-they-all-good-news/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/new-pay-scales-for-nhs-consultants-in-2024-are-they-all-good-news/
                </link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 16 July 2024 08:40:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Are you using your accounting software to its full potential?</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Are you getting the most out of your accounting software? We explain some advantages of digital accounting. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/are-you-using-your-accounting-software-to-its-full-potential/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/are-you-using-your-accounting-software-to-its-full-potential/
                </link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 15 July 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Five common questions from charity trustees when facing financial difficulties</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Click to read about five common questions from charity trustees when facing financial difficulties. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/five-common-questions-from-charity-trustees-when-facing-financial-difficulties/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/five-common-questions-from-charity-trustees-when-facing-financial-difficulties/
                </link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 10 July 2024 08:40:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Do I need to complete a Self Assessment tax return?</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Read our blog to find out who needs to file a return, how to register for Self Assessment and what to do if you no longer need to file a tax return. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/do-i-need-to-complete-a-self-assessment-tax-return/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/do-i-need-to-complete-a-self-assessment-tax-return/
                </link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 08 July 2024 15:20:00</pubDate>
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                <title>National Insurance Contributions (NICs): why you need to get it right</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Employment tax manger, Tessa Brown, explains how getting NICs right will avoid costly disputes with HMRC and ensure fair treatment of workers. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/national-insurance-contributions-nics-why-you-need-to-get-it-right/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/national-insurance-contributions-nics-why-you-need-to-get-it-right/
                </link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 03 July 2024 10:35:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Do I need to disclose my overseas income to HMRC?</title>
                <description><![CDATA[We discuss HMRC &#x27;nudge letters&#x27; and disclosure of offshore income and gains in light of the proposed new rules. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/do-i-need-to-disclose-my-overseas-income-to-hmrc/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/do-i-need-to-disclose-my-overseas-income-to-hmrc/
                </link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 02 July 2024 09:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>New NHS Premises Costs Directions</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Our medical accounting team discuss the key changes in the new 2024 Premises Costs Directions. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/new-nhs-premises-costs-directions/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/new-nhs-premises-costs-directions/
                </link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 18 June 2024 15:30:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Understanding payments on account for Self Assessment</title>
                <description><![CDATA[We discuss what payments on account are, how they&#x2019;re calculated and what you need to bear in mind when estimating your tax liability. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/understanding-payments-on-account-for-self-assessment/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/understanding-payments-on-account-for-self-assessment/
                </link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 12 June 2024 11:45:00</pubDate>
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                <title>What happens when a deceased&#x2019;s estate is insolvent?</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Lee&#x2019;s blog discusses what may happen if you find yourself dealing with an insolvent estate. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/what-happens-when-a-deceased-s-estate-is-insolvent/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/what-happens-when-a-deceased-s-estate-is-insolvent/
                </link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 05 June 2024 09:50:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Could your 31 July self assessment payment on account be reduced?</title>
                <description><![CDATA[We discuss how the 31 July Payment on Account may have potential to be reduced. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/could-your-31-july-self-assessment-payment-on-account-be-reduced/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/could-your-31-july-self-assessment-payment-on-account-be-reduced/
                </link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 03 June 2024 14:20:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Submitting your tax return early&#x2014;  what are the benefits?</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Get ahead with your tax return. Chloe Griner explains the benefits of submitting your tax return details early and making payments on account. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/submitting-your-tax-return-early-what-are-the-benefits/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/submitting-your-tax-return-early-what-are-the-benefits/
                </link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 29 May 2024 14:30:00</pubDate>
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                <title>What directors need to know about overdrawn Director Loan Accounts</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Lee Green looks at the implications of Director Loan Accounts (DLAs) when a company goes into liquidation. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/what-directors-need-to-know-about-overdrawn-director-loan-accounts/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/what-directors-need-to-know-about-overdrawn-director-loan-accounts/
                </link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2024 14:30:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Seniority reconciliation exercise: what GP practices need to know</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Medical specialist, Jo Benton, explains GP seniority payments and the actions practices need to take to make sure calculations have been made correctly. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/seniority-reconciliation-exercise-what-gp-practices-need-to-know/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/seniority-reconciliation-exercise-what-gp-practices-need-to-know/
                </link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 10 May 2024 15:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Exploring the financial landscape of the retail sector</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Stuart discusses how retailers can master financial management and accountancy issues so they can navigate challenges and grow their business. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/exploring-the-financial-landscape-of-the-retail-sector/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/exploring-the-financial-landscape-of-the-retail-sector/
                </link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 29 April 2024 09:30:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Navigating financial changes for colleges: VAT challenges and expert solutions</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Giles Kerkham discusses the reclassification of further education colleges into the central government sector which has brought about significant changes, particularly in financial controls and governance. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/navigating-financial-changes-for-colleges-vat-challenges-and-expert-solutions/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/navigating-financial-changes-for-colleges-vat-challenges-and-expert-solutions/
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                <pubDate>Thu, 18 April 2024 12:45:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Stamp Duty Land Tax: Last chance to claim Multiple Dwellings Relief</title>
                <description><![CDATA[We explain Multiple Dwellings Relief (MDR) and highlight what to look out for. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/stamp-duty-land-tax-last-chance-to-claim-multiple-dwellings-relief/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/stamp-duty-land-tax-last-chance-to-claim-multiple-dwellings-relief/
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                <pubDate>Tue, 16 April 2024 12:45:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Company size limits and FRS 102 changes &#x2013; what you need to know</title>
                <description><![CDATA[An overview of the impending FRS 102 changes and proposed changes to company size thresholds and what these will mean for businesses. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/company-size-limits-and-frs-102-changes-what-you-need-to-know/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/company-size-limits-and-frs-102-changes-what-you-need-to-know/
                </link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 15 April 2024 14:45:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Warning signs of insolvency</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Insolvency practitioner and partner, Lee Green, sets out ten warning signs of insolvency. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/warning-signs-of-insolvency/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/warning-signs-of-insolvency/
                </link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 09 April 2024 09:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Medical practices: Annual accounts preparation</title>
                <description><![CDATA[We highlight a number of things that medical practices can do to make sure that the annual accounts preparation runs smoothly. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/medical-practices-annual-accounts-preparation/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/medical-practices-annual-accounts-preparation/
                </link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 03 April 2024 09:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Complexities of accepting donations: Insights for charity trustees</title>
                <description><![CDATA[When should a charity refuse or return a donation? Our Not for Profit team discusses the Charity Commission&#x2019;s recent guidance for trustees. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/complexities-of-accepting-donations-insights-for-charity-trustees/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/complexities-of-accepting-donations-insights-for-charity-trustees/
                </link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 25 March 2024 14:50:00</pubDate>
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                <title>How will changes to Gift Aid affect my tax relief?</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Gift Aid enables higher rate (40%) and additional rate (45%) taxpayers to claim back extra tax from HMRC. We discuss the impact of recent changes to Gift Aid to individuals making charitable donations or leaving a donation to charity in their will. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/how-will-changes-to-gift-aid-affect-my-tax-relief/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/how-will-changes-to-gift-aid-affect-my-tax-relief/
                </link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 18 March 2024 09:45:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Is it time to panic? The answer is&#x2026;not yet!</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Chris Scargill and Melanie Howard look at the changes to the Furnished Holiday Let regime, as set out in this week&#x2019;s Budget statement, and discuss the question of who&#x2018;ll benefit and who won&#x2019;t. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/is-it-time-to-panic-the-answer-is-not-yet/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/is-it-time-to-panic-the-answer-is-not-yet/
                </link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 08 March 2024 09:45:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Medical professionals &#x2013; claiming tax relief?</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Medical specialist, Jamie Butcher, explains which types of expenses qualify for tax relief and how to claim a deduction against your employment income. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/medical-professionals-claiming-tax-relief/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/medical-professionals-claiming-tax-relief/
                </link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 05 March 2024 09:45:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Submitting your GP practice&#x2019;s Estimate of NHS Pensionable Profits form</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Our Medical accounting team reminds GP practices of what they need to do to complete their annual Estimate of NHS Pensionable Profits form and how to make sure the information submitted is accurate. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/submitting-your-gp-practice-s-estimate-of-nhs-pensionable-profits-form/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/submitting-your-gp-practice-s-estimate-of-nhs-pensionable-profits-form/
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                <pubDate>Wed, 14 February 2024 09:45:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Tax planning for GPs</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Our medical accounting team discusses the inevitable subject of tax and things we can do to reduce the amount of tax payable. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/tax-planning-for-gps/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/tax-planning-for-gps/
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                <pubDate>Mon, 05 February 2024 09:45:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Embracing technology in farming: A digital revolution</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Our digital accounting specialists summarise their conversation with Will Wadsley about the benefits of technology in farming. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/embracing-technology-in-farming-a-digital-revolution/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/embracing-technology-in-farming-a-digital-revolution/
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                <pubDate>Wed, 17 January 2024 12:30:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Using AI in your business</title>
                <description><![CDATA[We discuss some advantages of using AI in business as well as things businesses should think about when adopting AI. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/using-ai-in-your-business/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/using-ai-in-your-business/
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                <pubDate>Fri, 12 January 2024 10:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>How does my residence and domicile status affect my tax position?</title>
                <description><![CDATA[If you&#x2019;ve recently moved to or from the UK, have you considered how this will affect your tax position? <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/how-does-my-residence-and-domicile-status-affect-my-tax-position/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/how-does-my-residence-and-domicile-status-affect-my-tax-position/
                </link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 08 January 2024 09:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Christmas parties and staff gifts &#x2013; what are the VAT and employment tax implications?</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Our employment tax and VAT teams look at&#xA0;the direct tax and VAT implications associated with staff gifts to make sure that tax liabilities don&#x2019;t arise. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/christmas-parties-and-staff-gifts-what-are-the-vat-and-employment-tax-implications/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/christmas-parties-and-staff-gifts-what-are-the-vat-and-employment-tax-implications/
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                <pubDate>Wed, 13 December 2023 08:30:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Reporting changes for small companies</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Companies House has recently announced changes to filing requirements for small companies. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/reporting-changes-for-small-companies/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/reporting-changes-for-small-companies/
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                <pubDate>Tue, 28 November 2023 17:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Can a business recover VAT on electric vehicles?</title>
                <description><![CDATA[We look at the VAT aspects of electric vehicles and the impact on businesses, specifically around VAT recovery and compliance. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/can-a-business-recover-vat-on-electric-vehicles/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/can-a-business-recover-vat-on-electric-vehicles/
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                <pubDate>Mon, 27 November 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Does a business have to pay back the VAT if it changes its intended supply?</title>
                <description><![CDATA[We highlight an often overlooked VAT issue which is particularly relevant to property development, or for any business that changes its intended use of an asset from a taxable sale to exempt. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/does-a-business-have-to-pay-back-the-vat-if-it-changes-its-intended-supply/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/does-a-business-have-to-pay-back-the-vat-if-it-changes-its-intended-supply/
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                <pubDate>Mon, 21 August 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Thinking about selling a rental property?</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Our medical accounting team discusses the recently announced details of the GMS contract and the effect on GPs&#x2019; living costs and budgets. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/thinking-about-selling-a-rental-property/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/thinking-about-selling-a-rental-property/
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                <pubDate>Mon, 10 July 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Have you checked your overseas assets, income or gains for tax purposes?</title>
                <description><![CDATA[If you receive a letter from HMRC stating you may have received overseas income or gains which are taxable in the UK, what should you do? We highlight some common errors/misconceptions on individuals&#x2019; tax returns. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/have-you-checked-your-overseas-assets-income-or-gains-for-tax-purposes/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/have-you-checked-your-overseas-assets-income-or-gains-for-tax-purposes/
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                <pubDate>Mon, 03 July 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>What if my employer enters liquidation?</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Being made redundant as part of insolvency can be a hugely distressing time for you and your family, leaving you with many questions. What does this all mean for you and how can you get the money you&#x2019;re owed? <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/what-if-my-employer-enters-liquidation/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/what-if-my-employer-enters-liquidation/
                </link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 26 June 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>What is liquidation?</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Our Insolvency &amp; Recovery team discusses the differences between solvent and insolvent liquidation and the role of the liquidator. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/what-is-liquidation/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/what-is-liquidation/
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                <pubDate>Mon, 19 June 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Overseas income disclosure to HMRC</title>
                <description><![CDATA[If you have income from overseas, you likely have to disclose this to HMRC, even if you don&#x2019;t bring it into the UK. HMRC are sending nudge letters to individuals who have offshore income they haven&#x2019;t reported as they may need to pay UK tax. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/overseas-income-disclosure-to-hmrc/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/overseas-income-disclosure-to-hmrc/
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                <pubDate>Mon, 19 June 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Salary, dividend or both?</title>
                <description><![CDATA[We discuss tax considerations for new limited companies. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/salary-dividend-or-both/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/salary-dividend-or-both/
                </link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 01 June 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>The value of development land</title>
                <description><![CDATA[There&#x2019;s a common misconception that where land has the prospect of planning gain, some or all of that gain may be sheltered by a transfer to a third party, even towards the end of the process. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/the-value-of-development-land/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/the-value-of-development-land/
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                <pubDate>Tue, 14 February 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Bounce Back loans: What are the options when a company enters liquidation?</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The Bounce Back loan (BBL) scheme was introduced to support businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, some of those businesses have since gone into liquidation or are facing insolvency. We set out some considerations for companies that have taken out Bounce Back loans and subsequently enter liquidation, including whether there is personal liability for directors. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/bounce-back-loans-what-are-the-options-when-a-company-enters-liquidation/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/bounce-back-loans-what-are-the-options-when-a-company-enters-liquidation/
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                <pubDate>Tue, 18 October 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Should charity donations ever be refused or returned?</title>
                <description><![CDATA[When is it appropriate for a charity to refuse or return a donation? <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/should-charity-donations-ever-be-refused-or-returned/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/should-charity-donations-ever-be-refused-or-returned/
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                <pubDate>Tue, 12 April 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Insolvency &#x2018;preference&#x2019; payments: What directors should be aware of</title>
                <description><![CDATA[A &#x2018;preference&#x2019; occurs when a company facing insolvency puts a specific creditor, or group of creditors, into a better position than the other creditors. A director could face personal liability if a preference has been made, which could result in the director being disqualified. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/insolvency-preference-payments-what-directors-should-be-aware-of/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/insolvency-preference-payments-what-directors-should-be-aware-of/
                </link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 23 November 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Recovery Loan Scheme changes</title>
                <description><![CDATA[James reviews the changes to the Recovery Loan Scheme announced in the autumn Budget 2021. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/recovery-loan-scheme-changes/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/recovery-loan-scheme-changes/
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                <pubDate>Thu, 04 November 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Business Sale Readiness Factor #9: Sales and marketing</title>
                <description><![CDATA[James Lay shares his latest tips for selling a business with a focus on sales and marketing. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/business-sale-readiness-factor-9-sales-and-marketing/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/business-sale-readiness-factor-9-sales-and-marketing/
                </link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 01 November 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Business Sale Readiness Factor #8: People</title>
                <description><![CDATA[James Lay&#x27;s latest tips for selling a business include people as a key resource and the importance of looking after your teams. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/business-sale-readiness-factor-8-people/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/business-sale-readiness-factor-8-people/
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                <pubDate>Mon, 18 October 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Business Sale Readiness Factor #7: Risk management</title>
                <description><![CDATA[James Lay shares his latest tips for selling a business. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/business-sale-readiness-factor-7-risk-management/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/business-sale-readiness-factor-7-risk-management/
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                <pubDate>Tue, 14 September 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Business Sale Readiness Factor #6: Systems and administrative housekeeping</title>
                <description><![CDATA[James Lay shares his latest tips for selling a business. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/business-sale-readiness-factor-6-systems-and-administrative-housekeeping/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/business-sale-readiness-factor-6-systems-and-administrative-housekeeping/
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                <pubDate>Mon, 09 August 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Business Sale Readiness Factor #5: Availability of financial information</title>
                <description><![CDATA[James Lay shares his latest tips for selling a business. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/business-sale-readiness-factor-5-availability-of-financial-information/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/business-sale-readiness-factor-5-availability-of-financial-information/
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                <pubDate>Mon, 09 August 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Government extends temporary insolvency measures</title>
                <description><![CDATA[On 16 June 2021, the UK Government announced that they are in the process of extending certain insolvency measures. The current company insolvency restrictions on statutory demands and winding-up petitions will remain in force for a further three months until 30 September 2021. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/government-extends-temporary-insolvency-measures/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/government-extends-temporary-insolvency-measures/
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                <pubDate>Fri, 18 June 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Business Sale Readiness Factor #4: Aligned business strategy</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Corporate Transactions Partner, James Lay, sets out his latest tips for selling a business. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/business-sale-readiness-factor-4-aligned-business-strategy/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/business-sale-readiness-factor-4-aligned-business-strategy/
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                <pubDate>Thu, 10 June 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Company Voluntary Arrangements (CVA)</title>
                <description><![CDATA[An ideal tool to give businesses time post-COVID-19 to return to profitability before clearing debt? Read more here. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/company-voluntary-arrangements-cva/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/company-voluntary-arrangements-cva/
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                <pubDate>Tue, 01 June 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>All you need to know about Independent Business Reviews</title>
                <description><![CDATA[With the news earlier this week that Scotland&#x2019;s restrictions are being released in line with expectations, we are expecting that a number of clients will be entering into discussions with banks and lenders about their facilities and future requirements. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/all-you-need-to-know-about-independent-business-reviews/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/all-you-need-to-know-about-independent-business-reviews/
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                <pubDate>Thu, 27 May 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Have Pre-Pack Admins just been outlawed?</title>
                <description><![CDATA[On the 30th April 2021, new regulations were introduced by the Insolvency Service relating to the Pre-Pack Administration sales to connected parties. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/have-pre-pack-admins-just-been-outlawed/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/have-pre-pack-admins-just-been-outlawed/
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                <pubDate>Mon, 24 May 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Business Sale Readiness Factor #3: Sale process preparation</title>
                <description><![CDATA[If you&#x27;re selling a business, what can you do to make sure the sale process is as smooth as possible? Based on many years&#x27; experience of advising both business sellers and acquirers, James Lay sets out some distinguishing points of businesses that tend to glide through a business sale process, compared with those that don&#x2019;t. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/business-sale-readiness-factor-3-sale-process-preparation/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/business-sale-readiness-factor-3-sale-process-preparation/
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                <pubDate>Wed, 12 May 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Is this company vehicle a car or a van?</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Read our blog all about tax on a company vehicle, including a car and a van. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/is-this-company-vehicle-a-car-or-a-van/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/is-this-company-vehicle-a-car-or-a-van/
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                <pubDate>Thu, 22 April 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Business Sale Readiness Factor #2: Profit maximisation</title>
                <description><![CDATA[James Lay shares his latest tips for selling a business. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/business-sale-readiness-factor-2-profit-maximisation/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/business-sale-readiness-factor-2-profit-maximisation/
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                <pubDate>Wed, 31 March 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>What is the new Recovery Loan Scheme?</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Rishi Sunak&#x27;s Bounce Back Loan and Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan schemes will end on 31 March 2021. These schemes will be replaced by the new Recovery Loan Scheme - what is this and who is eligible? <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/what-is-the-new-recovery-loan-scheme/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/what-is-the-new-recovery-loan-scheme/
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                <pubDate>Thu, 04 March 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Business Sale Readiness Factor #1: Key attractions</title>
                <description><![CDATA[What makes a business stand out from a crowded marketplace? What are the key aspects that attract serious buyers and persuade them to pay good money to complete a business sale deal? <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/business-sale-readiness-factor-1-key-attractions/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/business-sale-readiness-factor-1-key-attractions/
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                <pubDate>Wed, 03 March 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Are you considering a Members Voluntary Liquidation?</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Is now a good time to consider a Members Voluntary Liquidation? Our expert, Simone Daly, discusses this point in her latest blog. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/are-you-considering-a-members-voluntary-liquidation/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/are-you-considering-a-members-voluntary-liquidation/
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                <pubDate>Mon, 22 February 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Insolvency Statistics news</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Andrew looks at the&#xA0;Insolvency Statistics, covering the Month of December 2020, that have just been released by the Insolvency Service. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/insolvency-statistics-news/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/insolvency-statistics-news/
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                <pubDate>Thu, 21 January 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>New lockdown grants for retail, hospitality and leisure sectors</title>
                <description><![CDATA[New lockdown grants will be available for businesses in the retail, hospitality and leisure sectors. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/new-lockdown-grants-for-retail-hospitality-and-leisure-sectors/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/new-lockdown-grants-for-retail-hospitality-and-leisure-sectors/
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                <pubDate>Thu, 07 January 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>We all have mental health</title>
                <description><![CDATA[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. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/we-all-have-mental-health/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/we-all-have-mental-health/
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                <pubDate>Fri, 18 December 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>&#x201C;If anything should happen to me&#x2026;.&#x201D;</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The phrase &#x201C;if anything should happen to me&#x2026;&#x201D; is a very common euphemism. Frankly, the first word should be &#x201C;when&#x201D; not &#x201C;if&#x201D;. COVID-19 has concentrated the minds of many on their own mortality and may be a timely reminder that will planning is really something which, by definition, cannot be put off forever. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/if-anything-should-happen-to-me/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/if-anything-should-happen-to-me/
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                <pubDate>Wed, 24 June 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>The future of the Basic Payments Scheme</title>
                <description><![CDATA[In my previous article I discussed the The Agriculture Bill, its keys elements and the rejected amendments. The Agriculture Bill is the biggest piece of legislation for the farming and agribusiness industry for a generation. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/the-future-of-the-basic-payments-scheme/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/the-future-of-the-basic-payments-scheme/
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                <pubDate>Fri, 19 June 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Where did all the money go? Five quick tips to get your business booming</title>
                <description><![CDATA[As the reports surface of the UK economy contracting by over 20% in a single quarter, with over 600,000 job losses already and the furlough scheme soon to end, you&#x2019;d be forgiven for having a conservative outlook on business right now. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/where-did-all-the-money-go-five-quick-tips-to-get-your-business-booming/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/where-did-all-the-money-go-five-quick-tips-to-get-your-business-booming/
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                <pubDate>Thu, 18 June 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Flexible furloughing</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Under the original furlough scheme, it was not permissible for employees to carry out any work while on furlough (with certain exceptions for training). <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/flexible-furloughing/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/flexible-furloughing/
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                <pubDate>Tue, 16 June 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Future financial impact for farmers and landowners</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Recent months have seen undivided government attention to the COVID-19 pandemic. Whilst this remains at the forefront of the country&#x2019;s mind, there are important decisions being made for the agricultural industry in the form of the Agricultural Bill (The Bill), Environmental Land Management schemes (ELMs) and the Basic Payment Scheme (BPS). <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/future-financial-impact-for-farmers-and-landowners/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/future-financial-impact-for-farmers-and-landowners/
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                <pubDate>Tue, 09 June 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Making changes to rural land</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The prospect for the future of farming looks, at best, somewhat cloudy at the moment. Faced with the proposed reduction in Basic Payments and the disruption caused by Coronavirus, many businesses will currently be looking at their landholdings with a view to tightening their belts (if they&#x2019;re not doing so, they probably should be). <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/making-changes-to-rural-land/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/making-changes-to-rural-land/
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                <pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Is HMRC about to shut the door on employer provided accommodation?</title>
                <description><![CDATA[HMRC have announced that the Extra Statutory Concession (ESC) which exempts employer provided living accommodation from being a taxable benefit when made available to a &#x2018;representative occupier&#x2019;, will be withdrawn from 6 April 2021. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/is-hmrc-about-to-shut-the-door-on-employer-provided-accommodation/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/is-hmrc-about-to-shut-the-door-on-employer-provided-accommodation/
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                <pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Working from home &#x2013; what can be provided tax free?</title>
                <description><![CDATA[There has of course been a huge increase in employees working from home as a result of the coronavirus outbreak. The employer may have closed their premises, or employees may be following advice to self-isolate. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/working-from-home-what-can-be-provided-tax-free/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/working-from-home-what-can-be-provided-tax-free/
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                <pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Mergers and acquisitions activity, what lies ahead?</title>
                <description><![CDATA[A recent report from Mark-to-Market titled &#x2018;April 2020 valuation barometer&#x2019; painted a positive picture in terms of deal volumes and values achieved across the UK mergers and acquisition markets (M&amp;A) for the period 1 January to 31 March 2020 (Q1). <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/mergers-and-acquisitions-activity-what-lies-ahead/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/mergers-and-acquisitions-activity-what-lies-ahead/
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                <pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>New business support tool available on GOV.UK</title>
                <description><![CDATA[For those wishing to have a brief overview of the assistance available to them, the Government has launched a new &#x2018;support finder&#x2019; tool, helping businesses and the self-employed across the UK to quickly and easily determine what financial support is available to them during the coronavirus pandemic. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/new-business-support-tool-available-on-govuk/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/new-business-support-tool-available-on-govuk/
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                <pubDate>Fri, 24 April 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Paperless accounting using Receipt Bank</title>
                <description><![CDATA[During the current crisis it is important that we can continue to receive and process your accounts documentation. This can be tricky whilst maintaining social distancing. To help we are currently offering all clients the use of an online application called Receipt Bank at no cost, until October 2020. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/paperless-accounting-using-receipt-bank/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/paperless-accounting-using-receipt-bank/
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                <pubDate>Thu, 23 April 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Improvements to emergency (CBILS) loan scheme</title>
                <description><![CDATA[When the government recently introduced the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (or CBILS), offering to guarantee 80% of loans made by banks, there was much hope that this would make a real difference for desperate businesses looking to survive through this crisis. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/improvements-to-emergency-cbils-loan-scheme/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/improvements-to-emergency-cbils-loan-scheme/
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                <pubDate>Fri, 03 April 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>What is Universal Credit?</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Over the past few weeks, we&#x2019;ve seen the Chancellor unveil an unprecedented number of financial measures to support those impacted by the Coronavirus. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/what-is-universal-credit/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/what-is-universal-credit/
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                <pubDate>Thu, 02 April 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Changes to inheritance tax Direct Payment Scheme for probate</title>
                <description><![CDATA[When somebody dies, their personal representative must pay the inheritance tax (IHT) due by the end of the sixth month after the death. So, if someone died on 1 January 2020, the inheritance tax would be due for payment on 31 July 2020. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/changes-to-inheritance-tax-direct-payment-scheme-for-probate/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/changes-to-inheritance-tax-direct-payment-scheme-for-probate/
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                <pubDate>Tue, 31 March 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>5 Tips to manage COVI&#x200B;D-19 anxiety</title>
                <description><![CDATA[There&#x2019;s no doubt about it, the COVID-19 pandemic is deeply concerning for everyone. And it is everyone! Other than World Wars, it&#x2019;s difficult to think of anything which has or ever will affect so many of us across the world simultaneously. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/5-tips-to-manage-covi-d-19-anxiety/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/5-tips-to-manage-covi-d-19-anxiety/
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                <pubDate>Fri, 20 March 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Budget 2020 &#x2013; an increase to the annual allowance</title>
                <description><![CDATA[This afternoon, Rishi Sunak, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, delivered his first Budget. There was plenty of insightful content, on which our tax experts will give their thoughts tomorrow during our Budget Review Webinar, but I wanted to highlight an announcement that affects the medical sector. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/budget-2020-an-increase-to-the-annual-allowance/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/budget-2020-an-increase-to-the-annual-allowance/
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                <pubDate>Wed, 11 March 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Minimum Wage for casual beaters on shoots</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Running a shoot can be very enjoyable, although it does come with a number of pressures. Making sure that there&#x2019;s enough healthy game and praying for the right weather conditions are just a couple of worries, and then there are the financial commitments, such as the Minimum Wage for casual beaters on shoots. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/minimum-wage-for-casual-beaters-on-shoots/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/minimum-wage-for-casual-beaters-on-shoots/
                </link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 23 December 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Top 10 things to include in an Information Memorandum for prospective buyers</title>
                <description><![CDATA[An Information Memorandum is a document shared with parties interested in buying your business. Typically, these parties have already signed a confidentiality agreement, and this is the first time that the identity of your business is revealed. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/top-10-things-to-include-in-an-information-memorandum-for-prospective-buyers/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/top-10-things-to-include-in-an-information-memorandum-for-prospective-buyers/
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                <pubDate>Fri, 20 December 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Primary Care Networks &#x2013; what next?</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Now that Primary Care Networks (PCN) have been up and running for several months, I&#x2019;m writing a series of blogs around this topic. Part 1: The Clinical Director. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/primary-care-networks-what-next/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/primary-care-networks-what-next/
                </link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 12 December 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>RDPE Grants</title>
                <description><![CDATA[A new round of Rural Development Programme for England (RDPE) grants was announced on 4 November. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/rdpe-grants/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/rdpe-grants/
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                <pubDate>Wed, 11 December 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Top 10 tax considerations when selling a business</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Tax considerations can be vital in a business sale. The ability to structure a sale on a tax-efficient basis is central to maximising shareholder value. A review of the position in advance of marketing a business for sale may identify opportunities which can be capitalised on or risks which can be dealt with. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/top-10-tax-considerations-when-selling-a-business/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/top-10-tax-considerations-when-selling-a-business/
                </link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 05 December 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Disbursements for VAT purposes in the law profession</title>
                <description><![CDATA[When you make payments on behalf of your customers, for goods or services received and used by them, you might be able to treat these payments as &#x2018;disbursements&#x2019; for VAT purposes. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/disbursements-for-vat-purposes-in-the-law-profession/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/disbursements-for-vat-purposes-in-the-law-profession/
                </link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 29 November 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Employers and the National Minimum Wage rules: don&#x2019;t get caught out</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Falling foul of the National Minimum Wage and Living Wage rules is all too easy, and for most employers, it&#x2019;s an innocent oversight that will catch them out. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/employers-and-the-national-minimum-wage-rules-don-t-get-caught-out/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/employers-and-the-national-minimum-wage-rules-don-t-get-caught-out/
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                <pubDate>Tue, 26 November 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>What&#x2019;s the right price for farmland?</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Land, of any sort, is difficult to value. As accountants, we often have to value assets of one sort or another, and there are various tools that we can use to do so. However, none of these tools is particularly helpful when we look at farmland. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/what-s-the-right-price-for-farmland/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/what-s-the-right-price-for-farmland/
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                <pubDate>Mon, 25 November 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>UK farming and subsidies: a kiwi comparison (part two)</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Unlike New Zealand, UK government plans are that, with Brexit looming, farmers will continue to receive the subsidies to 2021 with the tapering of payments through to 2027. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/uk-farming-and-subsidies-a-kiwi-comparison-part-two/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/uk-farming-and-subsidies-a-kiwi-comparison-part-two/
                </link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 22 November 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>UK farming and subsidies: a kiwi comparison (part one)</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Unlike New Zealand, UK government plans are that, with Brexit looming, farmers will continue to receive the subsidies to 2021 with the tapering of payments through to 2027. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/uk-farming-and-subsidies-a-kiwi-comparison-part-one/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/uk-farming-and-subsidies-a-kiwi-comparison-part-one/
                </link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 15 November 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Wills and probate: a recent lesson</title>
                <description><![CDATA[It was worrying to read recently that Lloyds Bank has discovered thousands of customers&#x2019; wills stored in its &#x2018;safe custody&#x2019; service, which was closed to new customers in 2011. This situation is a good reminder to anyone making a will or who already has a will.  Read on for advice on avoiding the pitfalls. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/wills-and-probate-a-recent-lesson/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/wills-and-probate-a-recent-lesson/
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                <pubDate>Thu, 14 November 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Land and property: who owns what?</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Most property landowners know exactly what the family owns, including the finer details of boundaries, tenancies and history. However, they may be less clear about exactly who owns which property and what&#x2019;s on the business balance sheet. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/land-and-property-who-owns-what/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/land-and-property-who-owns-what/
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                <pubDate>Fri, 25 October 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>New SRA Accounts Rules</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Our recent blogs have discussed the new SRA rules, to be implemented from 25 November. As the date is creeping ever closer, let&#x2019;s consider them once again. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/new-sra-accounts-rules/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/new-sra-accounts-rules/
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                <pubDate>Fri, 18 October 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>HMRC Preferential Status</title>
                <description><![CDATA[On Budget day, all eyes are typically focused on potential tax increases, the state of play of UK finances and whether there will be a rabbit pulled from the hat which shocks and surprises us all. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/hmrc-preferential-status/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/hmrc-preferential-status/
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                <pubDate>Mon, 09 September 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Research and Development tax credit &#x2013; the highest gross margin project you&#x2019;ll undertake?</title>
                <description><![CDATA[There&#x2019;s a common misconception that your company has to be involved in rocket science to be eligible for Research and Development (R&amp;D) tax credit. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/research-and-development-tax-credit-the-highest-gross-margin-project-you-ll-undertake/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/research-and-development-tax-credit-the-highest-gross-margin-project-you-ll-undertake/
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                <pubDate>Thu, 29 August 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Countryside Productivity Small Grants Scheme closes 3 September</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The second round of the Countryside Productivity Small Grants Scheme, administered by the Rural Payments Agency (RPA), opened for applications on 9 July 2019. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/countryside-productivity-small-grants-scheme-closes-3-september/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/countryside-productivity-small-grants-scheme-closes-3-september/
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                <pubDate>Tue, 06 August 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>VAT recovery on investment management costs, not just an issue for charities.</title>
                <description><![CDATA[In a long running battle, the University of Cambridge has challenged the way HM Revenue &amp; Customs&#x2019; recovers VAT on investment funds of donations and endowments. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/vat-recovery-on-investment-management-costs-not-just-an-issue-for-charities/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/vat-recovery-on-investment-management-costs-not-just-an-issue-for-charities/
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                <pubDate>Wed, 31 July 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>New pricing transparency rules for solicitors &#x2013; are you complying?</title>
                <description><![CDATA[New rules on pricing transparency for solicitors came into force on 6 December 2018. The rules require solicitors to publish their pricing and service information on their websites about certain legal services. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/new-pricing-transparency-rules-for-solicitors-are-you-complying/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/new-pricing-transparency-rules-for-solicitors-are-you-complying/
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                <pubDate>Thu, 11 July 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Saving inheritance tax by gifting: Potentially Exempt Transfers</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The rules about PETs are a bit more complicated but, in summary, to be free of inheritance tax you need to survive the gift by at least seven years; although what&#x2019;s known as taper relief arises after year three. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/saving-inheritance-tax-by-gifting-potentially-exempt-transfers/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/saving-inheritance-tax-by-gifting-potentially-exempt-transfers/
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                <pubDate>Thu, 11 July 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Trust Registration &#x2013; The Latest Developments</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Have you ever heard the saying, &#x201C;Put not your trust in money but put your money in trust&#x201D;? <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/trust-registration-the-latest-developments/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/trust-registration-the-latest-developments/
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                <pubDate>Fri, 28 June 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Save inheritance tax by making gifts</title>
                <description><![CDATA[In my recent inheritance tax blog I commented on the need for a valid will. A will directs the distribution of your estate, but how can you save inheritance tax? <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/save-inheritance-tax-by-making-gifts/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/save-inheritance-tax-by-making-gifts/
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                <pubDate>Fri, 28 June 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Insolvency Q&amp;A part five: creditors</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Welcome to the fifth and final part of our five part insolvency blog covering the most frequently asked questions around insolvency and liquidation. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/insolvency-qa-part-five-creditors/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/insolvency-qa-part-five-creditors/
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                <pubDate>Wed, 19 June 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Do you have offshore assets?</title>
                <description><![CDATA[We are living in changing times in the tax world. Following the reporting of several high profile cases in the press, tax planning that was once considered unexceptional is now seen as morally unacceptable tax avoidance. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/do-you-have-offshore-assets/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/do-you-have-offshore-assets/
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                <pubDate>Fri, 07 June 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Changes to residence relief and letting relief</title>
                <description><![CDATA[In a recent blog we highlighted how the Government is trying to crack down on tax relief for buy-to-let landlords. Now we consider how the proposed new property tax changes regarding residence relief and letting relief will affect some property owners. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/changes-to-residence-relief-and-letting-relief/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/changes-to-residence-relief-and-letting-relief/
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                <pubDate>Wed, 29 May 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Does your farm qualify for research and development tax relief?</title>
                <description><![CDATA[With the Agriculture Bill making its way through parliament, the transition towards farmers being paid for &#x2018;public goods&#x2019; is well underway for farm and Landed Estates Tax Relief. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/does-your-farm-qualify-for-research-and-development-tax-relief/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/does-your-farm-qualify-for-research-and-development-tax-relief/
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                <pubDate>Tue, 28 May 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Are &#x2018;trivial&#x2019; benefits from employers exempt from tax and NIC?</title>
                <description><![CDATA[In the lead-up to the 2018/19 P11D filing deadline of 6 July 2019, I thought it would be helpful to employers if I recap the exemption available for trivial benefits and what the criteria are. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/are-trivial-benefits-from-employers-exempt-from-tax-and-nic/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/are-trivial-benefits-from-employers-exempt-from-tax-and-nic/
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                <pubDate>Fri, 24 May 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>All change for agricultural tenancies?</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Yet another aspect of the Government&#x27;s view for the future of the farming industry was unveiled in April with the issue of a consultation paper on proposed changes to the legislation governing agricultural tenancies. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/all-change-for-agricultural-tenancies/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/all-change-for-agricultural-tenancies/
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                <pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Plan ahead to reduce your inheritance tax &#x2013; your will</title>
                <description><![CDATA[No one likes to be reminded of the need to plan ahead with its specific implications but it&#x2019;s the key to reducing the impacts of inheritance tax (IHT). <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/plan-ahead-to-reduce-your-inheritance-tax-your-will/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/plan-ahead-to-reduce-your-inheritance-tax-your-will/
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                <pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Have you reported your &#x2018;employment related shares&#x2019; transactions?</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Most shares or options acquired by employees or directors in a company that is, or is connected to, their employer are &#x2018;employment related securities&#x2019; (ERS). <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/have-you-reported-your-employment-related-shares-transactions/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/have-you-reported-your-employment-related-shares-transactions/
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                <pubDate>Tue, 14 May 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Insolvency Q&amp;A part four: employees</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Welcome to part four of our five part insolvency blog covering the most frequently asked questions around insolvency and liquidation. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/insolvency-qa-part-four-employees/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/insolvency-qa-part-four-employees/
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                <pubDate>Sun, 28 April 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Insolvency Q&amp;A part three: individuals/sole traders</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Welcome to part three of our five part insolvency blog covering the most frequently asked questions around Insolvency and liquidation. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/insolvency-qa-part-three-individualssole-traders/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/insolvency-qa-part-three-individualssole-traders/
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                <pubDate>Thu, 25 April 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Inheritance tax &#x2013; protecting the family assets</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Inheritance tax (IHT) is a tax that will affect many, with potentially devastating consequences. Inheritance tax is frequently talked about and still much misunderstood. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/inheritance-tax-protecting-the-family-assets/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/inheritance-tax-protecting-the-family-assets/
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                <pubDate>Wed, 24 April 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Is your farm fit for the future?</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The future for UK agriculture has been set out in the Agriculture Bill, which should pass into law later this spring. Michael Gove has referred to it as &#x201C;The Fourth Agricultural Revolution&#x201D; and has set out a timescale, at the end of which the UK will be farming without subsidies. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/is-your-farm-fit-for-the-future/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/is-your-farm-fit-for-the-future/
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                <pubDate>Wed, 27 March 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Upcoming changes to non-resident capital gains tax</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The Government has passed legislation to extend the non-resident capital gains tax and non-resident corporate tax on gains net to all UK land and property, from 6 April 2019. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/upcoming-changes-to-non-resident-capital-gains-tax/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/upcoming-changes-to-non-resident-capital-gains-tax/
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                <pubDate>Wed, 20 March 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Top 10 ways to find buyers when selling a business</title>
                <description><![CDATA[If there are obvious potential buyers for your business for sale then by all means approach them. However, quite understandably, many selling a business are uncomfortable contacting buyers themselves and revealing their intentions to sell their business. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/top-10-ways-to-find-buyers-when-selling-a-business/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/top-10-ways-to-find-buyers-when-selling-a-business/
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                <pubDate>Mon, 18 March 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Your apprenticeship levy fund &#x2013; Use it or lose it!</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Since April 2017, employers with a pay bill of &#xA3;3 million and over have been required to contribute 0.5% into their apprenticeship levy fund. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/your-apprenticeship-levy-fund-use-it-or-lose-it/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/your-apprenticeship-levy-fund-use-it-or-lose-it/
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                <pubDate>Wed, 13 March 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Beware the fraudsters &#x2013; Part 3</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Take a quick look down the list of scams which appear on the Solicitors Regulation Authority website and you&#x2019;ll see a recurring topic. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/beware-the-fraudsters-part-3/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/beware-the-fraudsters-part-3/
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                <pubDate>Tue, 26 February 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Insolvency Q&amp;A part two: business owners/company directors</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Welcome to part two of our five part insolvency blog covering the most frequently asked questions around insolvency and liquidation. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/insolvency-qa-part-two-business-ownerscompany-directors/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/insolvency-qa-part-two-business-ownerscompany-directors/
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                <pubDate>Fri, 22 February 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Top 10 ways to protect the confidentiality of your business when marketing it for sale</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Just because they are working for you doesn&#x2019;t mean they&#x2019;ve revealed their true financial circumstances. Perhaps they have inherited money, have significant equity in their homes, or have simply saved and invested wisely over the years. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/top-10-ways-to-protect-the-confidentiality-of-your-business-when-marketing-it-for-sale/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/top-10-ways-to-protect-the-confidentiality-of-your-business-when-marketing-it-for-sale/
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                <pubDate>Thu, 21 February 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Insolvency Q&amp;A part one: general insolvency</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Welcome to part one of our five part blog covering the most frequently asked questions around insolvency and liquidation. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/insolvency-qa-part-one-general-insolvency/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/insolvency-qa-part-one-general-insolvency/
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                <pubDate>Mon, 28 January 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Top 10 reasons why your management team might be able to afford your business</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Just because they are working for you doesn&#x2019;t mean they&#x2019;ve revealed their true financial circumstances. Perhaps they have inherited money, have significant equity in their homes, or have simply saved and invested wisely over the years. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/top-10-reasons-why-your-management-team-might-be-able-to-afford-your-business/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/top-10-reasons-why-your-management-team-might-be-able-to-afford-your-business/
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                <pubDate>Fri, 25 January 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>HMRC ramp up inheritance tax investigations</title>
                <description><![CDATA[HMRC have increased their investigations into inheritance tax. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/hmrc-ramp-up-inheritance-tax-investigations/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/hmrc-ramp-up-inheritance-tax-investigations/
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                <pubDate>Wed, 16 January 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Top 10 reasons to be wary of some business brokers</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Place yourself in a buyer&#x2019;s shoes; what aspects of your business really stand out and make it attractive for them to buy? It could be such things as intellectual property, product or service benefits, locations, brand and reputation, price point, market knowledge and customer service levels. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/top-10-reasons-to-be-wary-of-some-business-brokers/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/top-10-reasons-to-be-wary-of-some-business-brokers/
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                <pubDate>Tue, 04 December 2018 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>New pricing transparency rules for solicitors &#x2013; are you ready?</title>
                <description><![CDATA[New rules on pricing transparency for solicitors have been published, and come into effect on 6 December 2018. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/new-pricing-transparency-rules-for-solicitors-are-you-ready/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/new-pricing-transparency-rules-for-solicitors-are-you-ready/
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                <pubDate>Fri, 16 November 2018 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Trust registration service &#x2013; round two!</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The trust registration service (TRS) last year caused all sorts of issues. So, we&#x2019;re disappointed that the scope of the existing Trust Register is to be extended in 2020 by yet another EU directive. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/trust-registration-service-round-two/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/trust-registration-service-round-two/
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                <pubDate>Thu, 01 November 2018 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>HMRC crackdown on underpayment of tax by individuals</title>
                <description><![CDATA[HM Revenue &amp; Customs (HMRC) collected &#xA3;832 million in extra tax through investigations into inheritance tax, charitable donations and trusts last year. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/hmrc-crackdown-on-underpayment-of-tax-by-individuals/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/hmrc-crackdown-on-underpayment-of-tax-by-individuals/
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                <pubDate>Mon, 01 October 2018 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Clarified guidance for museums and galleries exhibition tax relief</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The relief is structured in a similar way to Film Tax Relief and Theatre Tax Relief, allowing eligible museums and galleries to claim tax relief for qualifying spending on new exhibitions. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/clarified-guidance-for-museums-and-galleries-exhibition-tax-relief/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/clarified-guidance-for-museums-and-galleries-exhibition-tax-relief/
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                <pubDate>Sun, 02 September 2018 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Why should law firms be looking at business structure now?</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Quite often we trade as if we&#x2019;re immortal. The assumption is that tomorrow will be the same as today, which was the same as yesterday <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/why-should-law-firms-be-looking-at-business-structure-now/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/why-should-law-firms-be-looking-at-business-structure-now/
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                <pubDate>Mon, 20 August 2018 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Top 10 tips to maximise the value of your business</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Place yourself in a buyer&#x2019;s shoes; what aspects of your business really stand out and make it attractive for them to buy? It could be such things as intellectual property, product or service benefits, locations, brand and reputation, price point, market knowledge and customer service levels. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/top-10-tips-to-maximise-the-value-of-your-business/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/top-10-tips-to-maximise-the-value-of-your-business/
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                <pubDate>Mon, 06 August 2018 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Cryptocurrency</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Cryptocurrency made the leap from being an academic concept to virtual reality with the creation of Bitcoin back in 2009. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/cryptocurrency/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/cryptocurrency/
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                <pubDate>Wed, 06 June 2018 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Beware the fraudsters &#x2013; Part 2</title>
                <description><![CDATA[In short, fraud are telephone scams. The fraudsters have planned well and use pressure techniques on the phone to make sure they get what they want. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/beware-the-fraudsters-part-2/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/beware-the-fraudsters-part-2/
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                <pubDate>Tue, 29 May 2018 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Top 10 common mistakes when selling a business</title>
                <description><![CDATA[It&#x2019;s not unusual for buyers to identify specific sellers and make offers. This is known as an off-market approach. It is often flattering for a seller, who may have not been thinking about a sale but is intrigued to explore it further. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/top-10-common-mistakes-when-selling-a-business/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/top-10-common-mistakes-when-selling-a-business/
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                <pubDate>Fri, 13 April 2018 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Employment related securities &#x2013; what do employers need to report?</title>
                <description><![CDATA[In most circumstances, when employees and directors are given shares in their employing company or an associated company, HMRC deem this to be by virtue. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/employment-related-securities-what-do-employers-need-to-report/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/employment-related-securities-what-do-employers-need-to-report/
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                <pubDate>Thu, 29 March 2018 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>The future is bright for business sales</title>
                <description><![CDATA[We have advised clients on the sale of eight private businesses, ensuring that we retained our place amongst the top financial advisors in the East of England. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/the-future-is-bright-for-business-sales/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/the-future-is-bright-for-business-sales/
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                <pubDate>Fri, 02 February 2018 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Carillion liquidation could trigger further insolvencies</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Carillion, one of the UK Government&#x2019;s biggest contractors, was placed into compulsory liquidation on 15 January 2018, threatening the jobs of more than 43,000 employees worldwide. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/carillion-liquidation-could-trigger-further-insolvencies/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/carillion-liquidation-could-trigger-further-insolvencies/
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                <pubDate>Tue, 16 January 2018 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Benefits of using a Corporate Transactions team</title>
                <description><![CDATA[While business owners are experts in running their businesses, the sale or acquisition of a company is a complex, strategic, financial and legal process that should not be underestimated. <a href="https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/benefits-of-using-a-corporate-transactions-team/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/insights/blog/benefits-of-using-a-corporate-transactions-team/
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                <pubDate>Tue, 04 April 2017 00:00:00</pubDate>
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