NI number cards to be withdrawn from July

From next month HMRC will no longer send out National Insurance number cards, it has confirmed.  To find out more...NI number cards to be withdrawn from July

Online shoppers to gain greater protection under EU law

Consumers are to gain greater protection when purchasing goods on the internet after new measures were approved by the EU.  To read more...Online shoppers to gain greater protection under EU law

FSB hails rise in apprenticeships

The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB)  has welcomed news of a large increase in the number of apprenticeships in UK  businesses, particularly in sectors including advanced manufacturing and IT.  To find out more...FSB hails rise in apprenticeships

Mortgage lenders criticised over standard variable rates

Banks and building societies have been accused of exploiting homeowners on standard variable rate mortgages by Which?, the consumer interest group.  To find out more...Mortgage lenders criticised over standard variable rates

Government urged to support simpler EU contract law

The Government is being urged to support plans to simplify European contract law for small businesses.  To find out more...Government urged to support simpler EU contract law

iXBRL

Please take a look at our factsheet on iXBRL which affects all companies and organisations which are required to file a Company Tax Return for accounting periods ending after 31 March 2010.  If you would like to discuss these changes and what they mean for your company, please contact Bourner Bullock on +44 (0)20 7240 5821 and speak to a Partner.

'Limitless' domain suffixes to be made available

From next year, internet address names will be able to end with almost any word and be in any language, after the global internet body Icann voted to dramatically increase the number of possible domain endings.  To read more...'Limitless' domain suffixes to be made available

Business Matters Summer 2011 Newsletter

Please take a look at our latest newsletter Business Matters Summer 2011.  This issue of our newsletter includes advice on extracting income from a family company, details of HMRC's latest campaign to target tax evaders, and information on the new penalty regime for late filing.  If you would like to speak to a Partner about any of the issues in our newsletter, please contact Bourner Bullock on 020 7240 5821.

HMRC warns of tax credit email scams

HMRC has warned of a surge in the number of 'phishing' e-mails from fraudsters, ahead of the 31 July deadline for people to submit their tax credit renewal forms.  To find out more...HMRC warns of tax credit email scams

JPA International Conference - Kiev June 2011

Peter Watts, senior partner at Bourner Bullock recently attended the JPA International tax club meeting in Kiev.  To find out more about his visit and about the subjects discussed...JPA International Conference - Kiev June 2011

HMRC 'facing tax debt after businesses defer £1bn in tax payments'

Experts have raised fresh concerns over the Government's Time to Pay scheme after it emerged that HMRC could be left with up to £650 million in tax debts.  To find out more...HMRC 'facing tax debt after businesses defer £1bn in tax payments'

HMRC to target e-traders in new tax campaign

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is to launch a series of new campaigns to tackle tax avoidance, it has announced.  To read the rest of the article...HMRC to target e-traders in new tax campaign

Government launches inheritance tax consultation

The Government has launched a consultation on proposals to lower the rate of inheritance tax (IHT) to incentivise charitable giving.  To read more...Government launches inheritance tax consultation

New website to protect online shoppers from rogue retailers

A new website has been launched to help consumers avoid purchasing counterfeit goods online.  To read more...New website to protect online shoppers from rogue retailers

Banks and businesses 'must unite to stimulate economic growth'

A leading business group has called on banks and businesses to come together and rebuild the economy and stimulate economic growth.  To read more...Banks and businesses 'must unite to stimulate economic growth'

Money laundering changes 'to reduce burden on business'

The Treasury has published its recommendations for improving the Money Laundering Regulations and reducing the burden on British businesses.  To find out more...Money laundering changes 'to reduce burden on business'

Cutting NICs 'would boost small business employment'

Reducing national insurance contributions (NICs) would encourage small firms to take on more staff, a leading business group has said.  To find out more...Cutting NICs 'would boost small business employment'

Michael Brooks' Visit to JPA China May 2011

Michael Brooks, Managing Partner of Bourner Bullock, has just returned from Beijing following a short visit to meet the new JPA International member for China.

To find out more about Michael's visit...Michael Brooks' Visit to JPA China May 2011