MPs react to tax simplification measures

A group of MPs has welcomed plans to reduce the complexity of the UK tax system, but warns that much more work needs to be done.  To read the rest of the article...MPs react to tax simplification measures

Savers still under pressure despite fall in inflation, experts warn

The surprise fall in the rate of inflation will do little to counter the effects of the cost of living on savers, some experts have warned.  To read more...Savers still under pressure despite fall in inflation, experts warn

£450m Regional Growth Fund boost for business

Selected businesses will receive a share of £450 million worth of investment as part of the Regional Growth Fund scheme, the Government has announced.  To read the article...£450m Regional Growth Fund boost for business

Late tax return fines to rise sharply

People who submit their tax return after the 31 January deadline will face significantly higher penalties, HMRC has announced.  To find out more...Late tax return fines to rise sharply

Cameron launches assault on red tape

Businesses, individuals and community organisations have been given a welcome boost after the Prime Minister David Cameron vowed to 'rip up' 21,000 rules and regulations.  To read more...Cameron launches assault on red tape

Lloyds TSB and Bourner Bullock presentation 30.03.11

This seminar and networking event for professional firms, organised by Lloyds TSB, was held on Wednesday 30 March 2011 at the Irish Club, Tudor Street.  With presentations from both Bourner Bullock and Lloyds TSB, the evening focused on business structures and tax planning.  Those who attended included Hubert Ashton (Peachey & Co), Piers Petrie (Chapman Petrie LLP), Stuart Miller and Ian Baker (Miller Rosenfalck) and Christopher Harper (Gregory Rowcliffe Milners) among many others.  Representing the Bourner Bullock team were David Matkins, Michael Brooks, Richard Ireland, Arun Mistry and Nicola James.  Both David and Arun gave informative and well received presentations, as did Nigel Lowe from Lloyds TSB. The evening was a great success, being a good opportunity to not only share our expertise with clients and contacts who we know well, but to meet new faces and make new connections.  We look forward to being involved in similarly successful events run by Lloyds TSB in the future and would like to thank them publically for inviting us to speak at this event.

New financial year sees raft of tax and benefit changes

As a raft of changes to the tax and benefits system comes into force, many experts are warning that families and middle income earners will feel the pinch.  To read the article...New financial year sees raft of tax and benefit changes

New paternity leave rules come into effect

New fathers may be able to take up to six months' leave during their baby's first year after changes to the paternity leave regulations came into effect.  To read the article...New paternity leave rules come into effect

Junior ISA details are revealed

A new Junior Individual Savings Account (ISA) will be available from 1 November, the Government has announced.  To read more...Junior ISA details are revealed