Blog5th Dec 2024
Compared to Labour’s Autumn statement, the Scottish Budget had relatively few tax policy announcements, focusing instead on their plans to spend revenue in this financial year. The key Scottish devolved tax changes set out by the SNP were as follows:…
By Lynn Gracie and Jill Walker
View moreBlog3rd Dec 2024
The impending arrival of the new US Administration brings a President elect who has a history of applying increased tariffs on imports into the US. A reoccurring theme from the presidential election campaign was the continual threat to further increase…
View moreBlog27th Nov 2024
The industrial sector faces a myriad of VAT challenges and opportunities. This may be due to its involvement in cross-border activity or the fact that there are multiple parties involved in a single complex supply chain. In addition, the fierce…
View moreBlog27th Nov 2024
The recent budget introduced some highly anticipated changes to Capital Gains Tax (CGT). The expected alignment of Capital Gains Tax rates with Income Tax rates didn’t materialise and instead, the government opted for more modest increases in the rates. These…
By Jill Walker
View moreBlog25th Nov 2024
A well-known food manufacturer was recently fined £1.28 million following the tragic death of an employee who was struck by a reversing vehicle while attempting to move a strip curtain on a loading bay. The employee was new to the…
By Lee Craig
View moreBlog20th Nov 2024
Remember, remember the 5th of November…we will, and here’s why. We held our latest Aberdeen Business Breakfast Series event, welcoming over 70 clients and friends of the firm to our Aberdeen office for a panel session all about sustainability with…
By Gregor Angus
View moreBlog18th Nov 2024
In the ever-evolving world of employment law, the case of Mohamed Al Fayed, the former Harrods owner, making headlines with allegations of sexual harassment, serves as a stark reminder of the potential risks businesses face if they do not actively…
View moreBlog6th Nov 2024
Some would say that Rachel Reeves simply copied the Conservative Spring budget, which included their surprise proposal to abolish Tax Domicile, whilst others would say the Conservatives copied Labour’s plans. Either way, the Autumn Statement delivered by Ms Reeves, finally…
By Lynn Gracie
View moreBlog31st Oct 2024
From a people perspective, the 2024 budget has clearly defined a shift in direction, along with reconfirming a strong ambition to ‘Make Work Pay’. From the offset this sets the scene for a transformative approach to employment and the costs…
By Alix Baird
View moreBlog24th Oct 2024
If you’re a Non UK Resident, understanding how your residency status impacts your tax obligations is crucial. Being a non-UK resident can have significant effects on your financial responsibilities, from Income Tax “IT” to Capital Gains Tax “CGT”. Navigating these…
By Lynn Gracie and Carol Edwards
View moreBlog8th Oct 2024
Today, we live in a hyperconnected world where technology is at the forefront of everything we do. Artificial Intelligence and technological advancements have entered workplaces at pace, revolutionising how organisations and employees operate daily. It begs the question for businesses…
By Lisa Penman
View moreBlog8th Oct 2024
Today, we live and work in a hyperconnected world where technology is at the forefront of everything we do. Technological advancements have entered into workplaces at pace, revolutionising how organisations and employees operate on a day-to-day basis. The impact of…
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