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RMT Accountants growing Business Recovery sector presence with KSA Group acquisition

RMT Accountants & Business Advisors, part of the Sumer Group, is set to grow its presence in the business recovery and insolvency sector after completing the acquisition of a specialist restructuring practice for an undisclosed sum.

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Paul Gainford

Hospitality service charge rules: tips for getting it right

In October 2024, new laws surrounding hospitality service charge rules and the updated Tipping Code Of Practice will come into play.

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Changes to UK Company Law in effect from today

In a bid to increase transparency of UK companies and stop abuse of the register, Companies House is set to roll out the first round of updates to the filing process which include stronger checks on company names and new rules for registered office addresses. Following the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act becoming law

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Charging an electric company car: what you need to know

Charging an electric company car: what you need to know

With the important focus on achieving Net Zero goals and targeting personal emissions, more and more company cars seem to be following the electric car trend. This also comes with the added benefit of avoiding the extra costs associated with volatile fuel prices. Whilst having an electric company car can be a great perk for

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Industrial strategy required to ‘focus on innovation’, says IoD

The Institute of Directors (IoD) has urged the government to create an industrial strategy to help ‘define specific long-term priorities for the UK economy’. In its latest survey, an overwhelming majority of IoD members (88%) favoured the development of a meaningful industrial strategy aimed at defining specific long-term priorities for the UK economy. Less than

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UK inflation stays at 8.7%

The UK’s rate of inflation plateaued at 8.7% in May, data published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) has shown. Inflation was expected to fall in May but remained at 8.7% – the same rate as was recorded in April. The rate of 8.7% is higher than economists had expected, and many now anticipate

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HM Revenue & Customs

HMRC close self assessment helpline for three months

A trial to redirect Self Assessment queries from the helpline to HMRC’s digital services will run between 12 June and 4 September 2023. HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) will pilot a new seasonal model for the Self Assessment (SA) helpline, to prioritise helping those with urgent queries. For 3 months from 12 June 2023, HMRC will

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HM Revenue & Customs

HMRC extends deadline for voluntary NICs

Taxpayers now have until 5 April 2025 to fill gaps in their National Insurance record from April 2006 that may increase their State Pension – an extension of nearly 2 years – the government announced. Extending the voluntary National Insurance contributions deadline until 2025 means that people have more time to properly consider whether paying

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Paul Gainford of RMT with Fat Hippo founder Michael Phillips

Fat Hippo Group’s success continues with RMT’s ongoing advice

A successful independent North East restaurant group is putting on a show in the heart of London’s theatre district with the launch of its first West End venue. The Fat Hippo Group has opened the doors at a new 100-cover venue on Wardour Street in Soho as part of the latest stage of its continuing

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