Relaxed UK Sunday trading laws – what it means for you as a UK business
The Government has suspended UK Sunday trading laws for eight weekends over this year’s Olympics, not only to help visitors, but in a bid to boost sales and employment in the economy. Which businesses...
View ArticleAugust US / UK Inward Investment News
ECONOMIC INDICATORS UK Gross Domestic Product decreased 0.7% in the second quarter of 2012. CPI annual inflation was 2.4% in June, down from 2.8% in May. RPI annual inflation was 2.8% in June, down...
View ArticleTips to protect your business during an economic downturn
Small businesses UK based and worldwide are often the casualties during an economic downturn. But there are measures you can take to protect your business during difficult times. It is important to...
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Economic update August 2012
With the UK economy now in a deeper double dip recession than most expected coupled with the ongoing challenges around the Eurozone, it is evident that while we enjoy the peak performances of athletes...
View ArticleSeptember US / UK Inward Investment News
ECONOMIC INDICATORS UK Gross Domestic Product in volume terms fell to 0.5% in 2012 Q2, revised from the fall of 0.7% published in July. CPI annual inflation was 2.6% in July, up from 2.4% in June. RPI...
View ArticleThe Olympic legacy – gold standard?
The Olympics have come and gone, and it was hard for most not to get swept up in Olympic fever. It is estimated that the build-up to the Games pumped an additional £14 billion into the economy. But...
View ArticleOctober US / UK Inward Investment News
ECONOMIC INDICATORS UK Gross Domestic Product in volume terms fell 0.4%(revised from the 0.5% fall published in August). CPI annual inflation was 2.5% in August, down from 2.6% in July. RPI annual...
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Our membership to International Referral Network
Kevin Beare & Co. is delighted to announce their membership to International Referral, a worldwide network for accountants and lawyers. The International Referral group offers the services of over...
View ArticleNovember US / UK Inward Investment news
ECONOMIC INDICATORS UK Gross Domestic Product was estimated to have increased by 1.0% in the third quarter of 2012, driven by strength in the service sector and production sector. CPI annual inflation...
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A cup of tea; or char or chay
After water, tea is the most widely consumed beverage in the world. It has a cooling, slightly bitter, astringent flavour which many people enjoy. The English are renowned for it’s tea drinking habits....
View ArticleUK Tax relief at Christmas for employers
As Christmas edges closer we take a look at the qualifying tax expenditure your business could take advantage of over the festive season: Christmas parties Christmas parties can be held with an...
View ArticleEnd of the Default Retirement Age in the UK
Last month marked the official end of the Default Retirement Age (DRA). The DRA has gradually been phased out from the start of April last year, and as of 5 October employers are no longer able to...
View ArticleReal Time Information in the UK – PAYE
There are now less than six months until almost all employers and pension providers must report their payroll information to HMRC on or before every payday. To be able to comply with the new system...
View ArticleDecember US / UK Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) news
ECONOMIC INDICATORS UK Gross domestic product in volume terms increased by 1.0% in 2012 Q3, unrevised from previous estimate published in October. CPI annual inflation was 2.7% in October, up from 2.2%...
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Twitter and Tweetdeck fined for failure to comply with UK statutory compliance
A recent news article highlighted that Twitter UK Ltd and TweetDeck Ltd have been hit with automatic late filing penalties by Companies House – the Company’s Registrar in the UK. However that doesn’t...
View ArticleJanuary Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) news between UK and USA
ECONOMIC INDICATORS UK UK gross domestic product in volume terms increased by 0.9% in Q3 2012, revised down from the previous estimate of 1.0% published in November. CPI annual inflation was 2.7% in...
View ArticleUK bank holidays and holiday entitlement for UK employees
Public holidays in the UK and UK bank holidays tend to be the same each year. This year there are no additional public holidays unlike 2012 with the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. New Year’s Day Tuesday 1...
View ArticleFebruary Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) news between UK and USA
ECONOMIC INDICATORS UK Gross Domestic Product was estimated to have decresaed by 0.3% in the fourth quarter of 2012. CPI annual inflation was 2.7% in December 2012, unchanged from November. RPI annual...
View ArticleEnglish Bureaucracy
The English view bureaucracy – and its associated red tape – as a necessary evil. Like many other things English however, it is perceived as being the best of its kind in the world! Definitely ahead of...
View ArticleMarch FDI news between UK and USA
ECONOMIC INDICATORS UK UK gross domestic product in volume terms decresaed by 0.3% in the fourth quarter of 2012, unrevised from the previously published estimate. CPI annual inflation was 2.7% in...
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