Individuals and families in the UK paid £3.14 billion in inheritance tax (IHT) in 2012/13, official figures from the Office for National Statistics have shown.… Read More »Inheritance tax raises £3bn for the taxman
The number of workers on contracts with no guarantee of hours or pay – known as ‘zero-hour’ contracts – is far more widespread than originally… Read More »Zero-hour contracts more widespread than thought
More than half of the UK’s small businesses now operate from home, according to research from Direct Line for Business (DL4B). The 2.5 million home… Read More »Number of home businesses hits 2.5m
As from 29 July 2013, individuals who want to take a claim to an employment tribunal will have to pay fees under new legislation now… Read More »Employment tribunal fees begin
This 2013/14 guide is intended to help you and your estate planning. Introduction More than £3 billion in inheritance tax (IHT) was paid in 2012/13,… Read More »Safeguarding your estate
This guide looks at Universal Credit, a new benefit that will replace six existing benefits with a simpler, single monthly payment. Introduction Plans for the… Read More »Universal Credit