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The Oscars debacle
We are embarrassed to be associated by profession with Price Waterhouse Coopers and their incompetent handling of what should actually be quite an easy job – handing envelopes to celebrities to open and read out a name. Were we given … Continue reading
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Payroll department
In so far as it is possible we are attempting to establish a ‘stand alone’ payroll department so as to be able to properly specialise in this area which continues to be ever more bureaucratic and demanding. Chris Dowdy, who … Continue reading
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Tax department expansion
Due largely to an increasing workload the partners are pleased to announce that Patience Jamella has been recruited to assist and support Mark Watkins and Sam Leatherland in the tax department. Patience is Rhodesian by birth and has worked in this … Continue reading
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Blakesley 2016
Blakesley show was held last weekend for the second time at it’s new venue on the Blakesley / Maidford crossroads. The weather was fine, without being too hot and so large numbers of the general public duly attended (at much … Continue reading
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Brexit
After the tumultuous events of the past 2 weeks a little political certainty is now appearing returning to the ranks of the Tories, with the Labour Party still to decide their future direction. The fact remains that there is little the farming … Continue reading
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A FAMOUS VICTORY!
Last week we learned that Venue Retail Limited, represented by John Harris, had defeated HMRC in the First Tier Tribunal. The case concerned the withdrawal of the EIS relief claimed by investors in the company that was formed to operate the … Continue reading
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Cherie Howard
The partners are pleased to report that Cherie Howard has recently joined the firm and is currently based in the Agricultural department. Cherie who is 23, is studying for her final AAT exams.
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Budget 2016
HMT_Budget_2016_Web_Accessible The full text of the budget is attached. Please remember that until this Finance Bill is enacted later in the summer the provisions contained within it are draft. Should you wish for specific guidance please contact the Office.
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Christmas holiday 2015
The office will be shut from 12.30pm on Christmas Eve, reopening on Tuesday 29th at 9.00am. Then we shut on Friday 1st January and open again on Monday 4th January, 2016. Happy Christmas!
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Autumn Statement
In recent years the Chancellor has run a ‘mini budget’ in the late autumn of each year. Clearly this year he was under significant political pressure given his wish to reduce tax credits. He has partially back peddled in this … Continue reading
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