Not your typical recession as talent squeeze set to continue

Not your typical recession as talent squeeze set to continue

By Donal Laverty, Consulting Partner  There is no escaping the recession we are slipping into. The UK economy will shrink by 1.4% in 2023 and unemployment will jump to 4.9%. Yet simultaneously, businesses are aggressively recruiting to fill vacancies and almost three...
New VAT Penalty Regime Starts from 1 January

New VAT Penalty Regime Starts from 1 January

HMRC is introducing a new VAT penalty regime from 1 January 2023, replacing the current default surcharge with a fixed rate, points based system for late VAT submissions and payments. The changes will affect businesses submitting VAT returns for accounting periods...
The Autumn Statement: Reaction

The Autumn Statement: Reaction

Reacting to the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement on 17th November, Head of Tax Angela Keery said: “The Autumn Statement delivered today is confirmation of the bleak outlook we face both in terms of business finances and our personal, take-home pay packets....
Anyone Ready for a Christmas Party?

Anyone Ready for a Christmas Party?

It’s been another busy year for us all. From the after-effects of the pandemic to increasing costs and inflation, few will have escaped the challenges of 2022. Yet an important part of the business calendar is the Christmas party, which is a welcome opportunity to...
Celebrating International Accounting Day

Celebrating International Accounting Day

This International Accounting Day, together with our Baker Tilly International colleagues around the world, we celebrate our profession and what’s changed in the industry.  Following another busy year, our Business Services Partner Michael Branniff joins us for a look...