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Wage rises match inflation

Posted in Economy by Mark Stephenson on 19th September 2023

Rises in wages between May and July match inflation rate.

Government interest payments hit record high

Posted in Economy by Phil Harris on 29th July 2022

Government interest payments hit record high

Bank of England on the defensive

Posted in Economy by Phil Harris on 27th May 2022

Bank of England on the defensive

Pandemic debts hit £450 billion

Posted in Economy by Phil Harris on 6th May 2022

Pandemic debts hit £450 billion

HMRC increases use of debt collectors

Posted in Economy by Phil Harris on 19th January 2022

HMRC increases use of debt collectors

Inflation set to rise long term

Posted in Economy by Phil Harris on 19th October 2021

Inflation set to rise long term

Strong growth predicted by IMF

Posted in Economy by Phil Harris on 13th October 2021

Strong growth predicted by IMF

Entrepreneurs make big contribution

Posted in Economy by Phil Harris on 26th August 2021

Entrepreneurs make big contribution

Record rise in workers on payroll

Posted in Economy by Phil Harris on 21st June 2021

Record rise in workers on payroll

SME's eye growth

Posted in Economy by Phil Harris on 6th May 2021

SME's eye growth say Harris & Co Northampton accountants

Britons set for spending spree

Posted in Economy by Phil Harris on 24th March 2021

Britoims set for spending spree

Record January Government debt

Posted in Economy by Phil Harris on 3rd March 2021

Record January Government debt

2 years for economy to recover

Posted in Economy by Phil Harris on 11th February 2021

2 years for economy to recover

Tax problems facing the Chancellor

Posted in Economy by Phil Harris on 3rd February 2021

Tax problems facing the Chancellor

Britain's economy now 5th largest in world

Posted in Economy by Phil Harris on 7th January 2021

Britain's economy now 5th largest in world

Economic recovery may delay tax rises

Posted in Economy by Phil Harris on 9th December 2020

Economic recovery may delay tax rises

Stamp duty holiday spurs rise in house sales

Posted in Economy by Phil Harris on 25th September 2020

Stamp duty holiday spurs rise in house sales

BOE Economist see V shaped recovery

Posted in Economy by Phil Harris on 22nd July 2020

BOE economist see V shaped recovery

40% of employers plan redundancies

Posted in Economy by Phil Harris on 8th July 2020

40% of employers plan redundancies

National debt to hit £2 trillion

Posted in Economy by Phil Harris on 3rd June 2020

National debt to hit £2 trillion

A third of SME's fear collapse

Posted in Economy by Phil Harris on 6th May 2020

A third of SME's fear collapse

Record resession predicted for eurozone

Posted in Economy by Phil Harris on 29th April 2020

Record recession predicted for eurozone

OBR predicts record contraction

Posted in Economy by Phil Harris on 15th April 2020

OBR predicts record contraction

Economy beats expectations again

Posted in Economy by Phil Harris on 2nd October 2019

Economy beats expectations yet again

UK brushes off recession fears

Posted in Economy by Phil Harris on 11th September 2019

UK brushes off recession fears

Employment reaches record high

Posted in Economy by Phil Harris on 23rd January 2019

Employment total reaches record high

Britain's tax burden at record high

Posted in Economy by Phil Harris on 19th December 2018

Britain's tax burden at record high

Tax cuts post Brexit?

Posted in Economy by Phillip Harris on 23rd May 2018

Tax cuts post Brexit seem likely say Harris & Co Northampton chartered accountants

Millions get pay rise

Posted in Economy by Phillip Harris on 4th April 2018

Millions get pay rise say Harris & Co Northampton chartered accountants

Economic turning point?

Posted in Economy by Phillip Harris on 14th March 2018

Have we reached an economic turning point ask Harris & Co Northampton chartered accountants

SME numbers rise

Posted in Economy by Phillip Harris on 6th December 2017

SME numbers rise to record levels say Harris & Co Northampton chartered accountants

UK economy faces longest fall in living standards

Posted in Economy by Phillip Harris on 29th November 2017

UK economy faces longets fall in living standards say Harris & Co Northampton chartered accountants

Tax reforms delay?

Posted in Economy by Phillip Harris on 22nd November 2017

Will tax reforms be delayed in the Budget today ask Harris & Co Northampton chartered accountants?

Interest rate rise ahead?

Posted in Economy by Phillip Harris on 1st November 2017

Interest rate rise ahead speculate Harris & Co Northampton chartered accountants

Low tax future for the UK?

Posted in Economy by Phillip Harris on 9th August 2017

Will the UK have a low tax future ask harris & Co Northampton chartered accountants

Post Brexit growth

Posted in Economy by Phillip Harris on 5th July 2017

The UK will grow post Brexit say Harris & Co Northampton chartered accountants

English subsidise the Scots!

Posted in Economy by Phil Harris on 24th May 2017

English taxpayers subsidise the Scots say Harris & Co Northampton chartered accountants

Election - tax news 1

Posted in Economy by Phil Harris on 17th May 2017

Labour announce tax bombshell say Harris & Co Northampton chartered accountants

Election tax news 2

Posted in Economy by Phil Harris on 17th May 2017

Conservatives plan new death taxes say Harris & Co Northampton chartered accountants

SME's look forward to growth

Posted in Economy by Phil Harris on 15th February 2017

SME's look forward to growth say Harris & Co Northampton chartered accountants

Growth expectations revised upwards

Posted in Economy by Phil Harris on 8th February 2017

Growth expectations revised upwards say Harris & co Northampton chartered accountants

Tax cuts ahead?

Posted in Economy by Phil Harris on 18th January 2017

Tax cuts may be made post Brexit report Harris & Co Northampton chartered accountants

Post Brexit confidence soaring

Posted in Economy by Phil Harris on 18th January 2017

Post Brexit confidence soaring say Harris & Co Northampton chartered accountants

IMF raise UK growth forecast

Posted in Economy by Phil Harris on 18th January 2017

IMF raise UK growth forecast say Harris & Co Northampton chartered accountants

Impact of low interest rates

Posted in Economy by Phil Harris on 3rd January 2017

MP's to look at impact of low interest rates say Harris & Co Northampton accountants

No Brexit concerns for SME's

Posted in Economy by Phil Harris on 21st December 2016

No Brexit concerns for SME's say Harris & Co Northampton accountants

Personal insolvencies on the rise

Posted in Economy by Phil Harris on 3rd August 2016

Personal insolvencies are on the rise report Harris & Co Northampton accountants

Scrap corporation tax?

Posted in Economy by Phil Harris on 24th July 2016

Corporation tax could be scrapped post Brexit say Harris & Co Northampton accountants

Post Brexit boost to exports?

Posted in Economy by Phil Harris on 24th July 2016

Small businesses could see exports boosted post Brexit say Harris & Co Northampton accountants

Tax changes create property headaches

Posted in Economy by Phil Harris on 22nd June 2016

Tax changes create property headaches say Harris & Co accountants in Northampto

Brussels considers EU wide tax proposals

Posted in Economy by Phil Harris on 22nd June 2016

Brussels consider EU wide tax proposals report Harris & Co accountants in Northamoto

SME growth optimism rises

Posted in Economy by Phil Harris on 15th June 2016

SME growth optimism rises report Harris & Co Northampton small business accountants

Higher rate taxpayers hit record levels

Posted in Economy by Sarah Buswell on 25th May 2016

Higher rate taxpayers hit record levels say Harris & Co Northampton chartered accountants

Income tax generosity

Posted in Economy by Sarah Buswell on 4th May 2016

Income tax generosity may backfire say Harris & Co Northampton chartered accountants

SME confidence falls

Posted in Economy by Sarah Buswell on 23rd March 2016

SME confidence falls say Harris & Co Northampton chartered accountants

Budget - what to expect?

Posted in Economy by Sarah Buswell on 16th March 2016

Budget - hot tips from Harris & Co Northampton chartered accountants

Family business booming

Posted in Economy by Phil Harris on 16th March 2016

Family business booming say Harris & Co Northampton small business accountants

Debt risk to the economy

Posted in Economy by Phil harris on 13th January 2016

Debt risk to the economy report Harris & Co chartered accountants Northampto

SME's confident

Posted in Economy by Sarah Buswell on 4th January 2016

SME's confident say Harris & Co chartered accountants Northampton, the specialist small business accountants

Boom in new business

Posted in Economy by Sarah Buswell on 25th November 2015

Boom in new business report Harris & Co chartered accountants Northampton, the specialist small business accountants

Great time to start a business

Posted in Economy by Sarah Buswell on 18th November 2015

Great time to start a business report Harris & Co chartered accountants Northampton, the specialist small business accountants

Negative inflation rate

Posted in Economy by Phil Harris on 18th November 2015

Inflation is still negative report Harris & Co chartered accountants Northampto

Tax havens

Posted in Economy by Phil Harris on 4th November 2015

Tax havens are subsidised by UK taxpayers report Harris & Co accountants Northampto

Start ups

Posted in Economy by Sarah Buswell on 4th November 2015

UK best place for start ups say Harris & Co chartered accountants Northampton, the specialist small business accountants

Lost tax

Posted in Economy by Phil Harris on 28th October 2015

New figures on lost tax report Harris & Co chartered accountants Northampto

Creative SME's drive growth

Posted in Economy by Phil Harris on 21st October 2015

Creative SME's drive growth say Harris & Co chartered accountants Northampton, the specialist small business accountants

Record tax take

Posted in Economy by Phil Harris on 26th August 2015

Record tax take in July but national debt still rising say Harris & Co chartered accountants Northampto

Service sector growth in July 2015

Posted in Economy by Stephanie Dell on 12th August 2015

Service sector growth slowed say Harris & Co chartered accountants Northampton, the specialist small business accountants for the service sector

Inflation rate

Posted in Economy by Stephanie Dell on 15th July 2015

Inflation rate falls to zero say Harris & Co chartered accountants

Why is the UK broke?

Posted in Economy by Sarah Buswell on 1st July 2015

With the Summer Budget around the corner why is the UK broke ask Harris & Co chartered accountants Northampton?

OTS should have more teeth

Posted in Economy by Brooke Purcell on 30th June 2015

OTS should have more teeth report Harris & Co chartered accountants Northampto

SME generalisation unhelpful

Posted in Economy by Sarah Buswell on 17th June 2015

SME generalisation unhelpful report Harris & Co chartered accountants Northampto

Summer Budget

Posted in Economy by Phil Harris on 26th May 2015

The new Government has announced a date for a Summer Budget report Harris & Co chartered accountants Northampto

Scottish taxes

Posted in Economy by Simon Lewis on 12th May 2015

New Scottish tax flops say Harris & Co chartered accountants Northampto

Record numbers of new firms

Posted in Economy by Stephanie Dell on 6th May 2015

Record numbers of new firms are being created say Harris & Co chartered accountants Northampto

Labour Budget

Posted in Economy by Jane Conner on 22nd April 2015

Labour promise a new Budget say Harris & Co accountants Northampto

UK tax burden very high

Posted in Economy by Sarah Buswell on 20th April 2015

UK tax burden very High say Harris & Co accountants Northampto

Personal debt soaring

Posted in Economy by David Russell on 15th April 2015

Personal debt is soaring say Harris & Co chartered accountants Northampto

English income tax

Posted in Economy by Stephanie Dell on 12th April 2015

English income tax may come say Harris & Co chartered accountants Northampto

Economy grows

Posted in Economy by Phil Harris on 8th April 2015

The economy is growing say Harris & Co accountants Northampto

Pension reforms

Posted in Economy by Michael Hall on 26th March 2015

Pension reforms bring some tax challenges say Harris & Co accountants Northampto

Pension reforms

Posted in Economy by Michael Hall on 26th March 2015

Pension reforms bring some tax challenges say Harris & Co accountants Northampto

Post election tax rises inevitable

Posted in Economy by Stephanie Dell on 17th March 2015

Post election tax rises are inevitable say Harris & Co accountants Northampto

Pensions reform

Posted in Economy by Ian Johnso on 16th March 2015

More pensions reform ahead of next week's Budget say Harris & Co chartered accountants Northampto

Budget predictions

Posted in Economy by Brooke Purcell on 13th March 2015

Budget predictions ahead on Wednesday's Budget by Harris & Co chartered accountants Northampto

Budget giveaway predicted

Posted in Economy by Stephanie Dell on 11th March 2015

Budget tax giveaway predicted say Harris & Co chartered accountants Northampto

40p tax change?

Posted in Economy by Simon Lewis on 11th March 2015

The 40p tax bracket might change in next week's Budget say Harris & Co chartered accountants Northampto

Business investment falls

Posted in Economy by Jane Conner on 4th March 2015

Business investment falls say Harris & Co accountants Northampto

Free pensions advice

Posted in Economy by Jane Conner on 13th January 2015

Free pensions advice service launched by the Government say Harris & Co accountants Northampto

Insolvencies fall in 2014

Posted in Economy by Brooke Purcell on 12th January 2015

Insolvencies have fallen in 2014 say Harris & Co accountants Northampto

Should we stay in the EU?

Posted in Economy by Phil Harris on 9th January 2015

Should we stay in the EU stay Harris & Co accountants Northampto

Interest rates

Posted in Economy by Sarah Buswell on 23rd December 2014

Will interest rates remain low ask Harris & Co accountants Northampton?

Latest growth figures

Posted in Economy by Phil Harris on 23rd December 2014

Latest growth figures revised downwards say Harris & Co accountants Northampto

England to set own tax rates?

Posted in Economy by Mark Stephenso on 17th December 2014

England could set its own tax rates say Harris & Co accountants Northampto

Familly firms vital to the economy

Posted in Economy by Ian Johnso on 17th December 2014

Family firms are vital to the economy say Harris & Co accountants Northampton, the specialist small business accountants

Google Tax

Posted in Economy by David Russell on 11th December 2014

HMRC have introduced a Google Tax say Harris & Co accountants Northampto

Tax burde

Posted in Economy by Brooke Purcell on 10th December 2014

The tax burden on businesses is not back to pre crisis levels say Harris & Co accountants Northampto

UK output dow

Posted in Economy by Ian Johnso on 10th December 2014

UK output fell say Harris & Co accountants Northampto

The deficit

Posted in Economy by Phil Harris on 4th December 2014

The deficit will continue for another 5 years say Harris & Co accountants Northampto

HMRC criticised

Posted in Economy by Mark Stephenso on 21st November 2014

HMRC have been criticised by the NAO say Harris & Co chartered accountants Northampto

The tax take

Posted in Economy by Phil Harris on 17th November 2014

The tax take relies on too few people say Harris & Co accountants Northampto

EU accounts

Posted in Economy by Ian Johnso on 9th November 2014

EU accounts are unreliable say Harris & Co accountants Northampto

How Luxembourg works as a tax have

Posted in Economy by Phil Harris on 6th November 2014

Explosive new data emerges on how big business dodges tax via Luxembourg say Harris & Co accountants Northampto

Tax cuts ahead for some

Posted in Economy by David Russell on 3rd October 2014

Tax cuts ahead for some have been promised say Harris & Co accountants Northampto

Tax devolutio

Posted in Economy by Sarah Buswell on 19th September 2014

The Government plans to devolve more powers to Scotland say Harris & Co accountants Northampto

Scottish independence agai

Posted in Economy by Phil Harris on 28th August 2014

Business leaders have come out against Scottish independence say Harris & Co accountants Northampto

Cuts? What cuts?

Posted in Economy by Phil Harris on 22nd August 2014

The Government has not cut spending say Harris & Co accountants Northampto

Scottish independence

Posted in Economy by Stephanie Dell on 8th August 2014

Scottish independence will hurt business say Harris & Co accountanst Northampto

Independent Scotland Finances

Posted in Economy by David Russell on 6th August 2014

Details of a recent survey on finance professionals views of an independent Scotland reported by Harris & Co accountants Northampto

Pensions reductio

Posted in Economy by David Russell on 24th July 2014

Pension reductions have been announced say Harris & Co accountants Northampto

Pension scams

Posted in Economy by Brooke Purcell on 24th July 2014

Pension scams warning by HMRC say Harris & Co accountants Northampto

Pensions relaxatio

Posted in Economy by Phil Harris on 21st July 2014

Pension relaxation rules announced today say Harris & Co accountants Northampto

Tax credit renewal

Posted in Economy by Brooke Purcell on 4th July 2014

Tax credit renewal now on an app say Harris & Co accountants Northampto

DWP accounts qualified agai

Posted in Economy by Ian Johnso on 30th June 2014

SWP accounts qualified again say Harris & Co accountants Northampto

Audit rules toughened

Posted in Economy by Mark Stephenso on 18th June 2014

Audiot rules have been toughened say Harris & Co accountants Northampto

Government accounts qualified

Posted in Economy by Mark Stephenso on 12th June 2014

The Government's accounts have been qualified say Harris & Co accountants Northampto

Why the deficit wo't go dow

Posted in Economy by Phil Harris on 10th June 2014

Recent figures show why the deficit wo't go down say Harris & Co accountants Northampto

Transfer pricing chnages

Posted in Economy by Sarah Buswell on 6th June 2014

The EU has introduced new transfer pricing rules say Harris & Co accountants Northampto

Self employed figures

Posted in Economy by Ian Johnso on 22nd May 2014

Research says self employed people earn 40% less than employed people say Harris & Co accountants Northampto

Interest rate rise?

Posted in Economy by Michael Hall on 22nd May 2014

Harris & Co accountants Northampton give their views on the impending interest rate rise

UK a tax haven?

Posted in Economy by Mark Stephenso on 22nd May 2014

Is the UK a tax haven ask Harris & Co accountants Northampton?

Financial crisis

Posted in Economy by Phil Harris on 22nd May 2014

The financial crisis was all our fault report Harris & Co accountants Northampto

EU rebate

Posted in Economy by Phil Harris on 19th May 2014

Tony Blair cost each family 445 say Harris & Co accountants Northampto

Confidence is rising

Posted in Economy by Sarah Buswell on 6th May 2014

Business confidence is rising say Harris & Co accountants Northampto

Pensions relaxatio

Posted in Economy by David Russell on 11th April 2014

HMRC have issued guidance on the new pension rules say Harris & Co accountants Northampto

Overseas aid

Posted in Economy by Phil Harris on 4th April 2014

The UK is to help Pakistan to raise more taxes say Harris & Co accountants Northampto

Debt mountai

Posted in Economy by Phil Harris on 2nd April 2014

The economy is drowning under a sea of debt say Harris & Co accountants Northampto

Real incomes rise

Posted in Economy by Ian Johnso on 31st March 2014

Real incomes are rising say Harris & Co accountants Northampto

New guidance on tax credits

Posted in Economy by Phil Harris on 14th March 2014

HMRC have released new tax credits tables say Harris & Co accountants Northampton, the specialist small business accountants

Banks in the spotlight

Posted in Economy by Brooke Purcell on 12th March 2014

Banks are to be revieved by the Competition Commission say Harris & Co accountants Northampto

We need more cuts!

Posted in Economy by Mark Stephenso on 11th March 2014

Savage cuts in Government spending are needed if borrowing is to get under control say Harris & Co accountants Northampto

EU could force Scottish banks south

Posted in Economy by Phil Harris on 10th March 2014

The EU could force Scottish banks to move to London say Harris & Co accountants Northampto

London pays 50% of all IHT

Posted in Economy by David Russell on 21st February 2014

London pays 50% of all IHT say Harris & Co accountants Northampto

No to Scotland using the

Posted in Economy by Ian Johnso on 12th February 2014

No to Scotland using the say Harris & Co accountants Northampto

Forward guidance policy in ruins

Posted in Economy by David Russell on 12th February 2014

The Bank of England forward guidance policy is in ruins say Harris & Co accountants Northampto

More cuts ahead

Posted in Economy by Mark Stephenso on 5th February 2014

More cuts lie ahead say Harris & Co accountants Northampto

Non Doms levy brings in the cash

Posted in Economy by Ian Johnso on 5th February 2014

The Non Doms levy has brought in records amount of cash say Harris & Co accountants Northampto

Government is poor at forecasting

Posted in Economy by Sarah Buswell on 3rd February 2014

The Government is poor at forecasting say Harris & Co accountants Northampto

Interest rates set to rise?

Posted in Economy by Phil Harris on 22nd January 2014

Unemployment has fallen close to the trigger point to rise interest rates say Harris & Co accountants Northampto

EC to tackle mobile workers

Posted in Economy by David Russell on 21st January 2014

The EC is to tackle the issue of mobile workers say Harris & Co accountants Northampto

Interest rates set to rise?

Posted in Economy by Phil Harris on 21st January 2014

Interest rates look set to rise much earlier than expected say Harris & Co accountants Northampto

Osborne seeking Budget ideas

Posted in Economy by Michael Hall on 17th January 2014

The Chancellor is seeking Budget ideas say Harris & Co accountants Northampto

Balls up?

Posted in Economy by Phil Harris on 12th January 2014

The business community react to Ed Balls' plan to introduce penal tax rates say Harris & Co accountants Northampto

More austerity ahead

Posted in Economy by Phil Harris on 6th January 2014

More austerity lies ahead report Harris and Co accountants Northampto

Scotland Budget full of holes

Posted in Economy by Ian Johnso on 18th December 2013

Scotland's Budget is full of holes say the Tresury according to Harris and Co accountants Northampto

2014 Budget Day announced

Posted in Economy by Phil Harris on 17th December 2013

2014 Budget Day announced report Harris and Co accountants Northampto

2014 Budget Day

Posted in Economy by Michael Hall on 13th December 2013

2014 Budget Day has been announced say Harris and Co accountants Northampto

Doubt on new tax break

Posted in Economy by Michael Hall on 11th December 2013

Research has cast doubt on a new tax break say Harris and Co accountants Northampto

New RBS finance director quits

Posted in Economy by Ian Johnso on 11th December 2013

New RBS finance director quits say Harris and Co accountants Northampto

Effect of CT reductions

Posted in Economy by Brooke Purcell on 9th December 2013

HMRC expect the reductions in CT to boost investment say Harris and Co specialist small business accountants

Tax attack on your home

Posted in Economy by Ian Johnso on 6th December 2013

The Autumn Statement launched an attack on your home say Harris and Co accountants Northampto

Prudent Autumn Statement expected

Posted in Economy by Phil Harris on 29th November 2013

Prudent Autumn Statement expected next week say Harris & Co accountants Northampto

Help for small sports clubs

Posted in Economy by Sarah Buswell on 25th November 2013

New help is available for small sports clubs report Harris & Co accountants Northampto

Tidal wave of bankruptcies

Posted in Economy by David Russell on 25th November 2013

New figures show record levels of insolvencies say Harris & Co accountants Northampto

Tidal wave of bankruptcies

Posted in Economy by David Russell on 25th November 2013

New figures show record levels of insolvencies say Harris & Co accountants Northampto

HMRC to axe 2000 jobs

Posted in Economy by Stephanie Dell on 25th November 2013

HMRC are to axe 2000 jobs say Harris & Co accountants Northampto

The fragile UK tax base

Posted in Economy by Phil Harris on 18th November 2013

Recent figures show the vulnerability of the UK tax base say Harris & Co accountants Northampto

Autumn Statement rescheduled for 5 December

Posted in Economy by David Russell on 13th November 2013

Harris & Co report that the Chancellor of the Exchequer will give his update one day later than previously announced

Independent Scotland figures do't add up

Posted in Economy by Phil Harris on 12th November 2013

Figures for an independent Scotland do't add up say Harris & Co accountants Northampto

Tax avoidance worries

Posted in Economy by Michael Hall on 12th November 2013

Tax avoidance now worries people say Harris & Co accountants Northampto

EC claims UK Patent Box violates tax code of conduct

Posted in Economy by Phil Harris on 18th October 2013

The European Commission claims UK patent box violates several provisions of the EU's code of conduct on taxatio

Autumn Statement to be delivered on 4 December

Posted in Economy by Michael Hall on 16th October 2013

Autumn Statement 2013 will be made by the Chancellor of the Exchequer on Wednesday 4 December

Call for more funding to tackle rogue directors

Posted in Economy by Phil Harris on 15th October 2013

Government plans to tackle rogue directors will fail unless more funding is made available

New Pensions Annual Allowance Checking Tool

Posted in Economy by Mark Stephenso on 9th October 2013

HMRC release a new tool for pension scheme members

Insolvency rules to be modernised

Posted in Economy by Phil Harris on 1st October 2013

The Insolvency Service announces plans to modernise and streamline existing insolvency rules

French consider local tax on digital sales in EU

Posted in Economy by Sarah Buswell on 24th September 2013

France has plans which would see online retailers regulated and taxed in the countries where customers use their websites

Voluntary disclosure opportunity for landlords of residential properties

Posted in Economy by Mark Stephenso on 20th September 2013

HMRC offer landlords opportunity to come forward voluntarily for failing to tell HMRC about rental income

Empty property rate relief to boost constructio

Posted in Economy by David Russell on 12th September 2013

Construction businesses set to benefit from new empty property buildings relief

Germans say Greece should not have entered the euro

Posted in Economy by Phil Harris on 29th August 2013

The German Chancellor has said that Greece should never have been allowed to enter the euro

Upcoming changes to child benefit

Posted in Economy by Ian Johnso on 12th August 2013

31 Agust 2013 sees some important changes in child benefit rules

UK accountancy firms continue to close

Posted in Economy by Phil Harris on 8th August 2013

Accountancy firm numbers have fallen sharply in last five years with smaller firms hit the hardest

Insolvencies dow

Posted in Economy by Mark Stephenso on 2nd August 2013

Insolvencies in the early part of 2013 are dow

UK Growth doubles

Posted in Economy by on 25th July 2013

The UK growth has doubled in the last quarter

Global digital tax pla

Posted in Economy by Ian Johnso on 22nd July 2013

Golabl digital tax plan to be launched by OECD

Pensions shocker

Posted in Economy by Phil Harris on 19th July 2013

People will have to make massive pension contributions to get a decent pensio

NAO warn on pensions

Posted in Economy by Stephanie Dell on 16th July 2013

The NAO have warned that the Government's strategy on pensions is in chaos

Scottish tax chaos

Posted in Economy by Phil Harris on 14th July 2013

An independent Scotland would cost over 500 million to rewrite their tax law

Cost of Scottish tax system

Posted in Economy by Phil Harris on 11th July 2013

New figures show the cost of the Scottish tax system

Swiss taxes less than expected

Posted in Economy by Ian Johnso on 8th July 2013

Tax agreement between the UK and Switzerland now looks set to raise much less revenue than expected

NI Rebate For Small Business Start Up | National Insurance

Posted in Economy by Harris on 2nd July 2013

The National Insurance contributions bill will offer support to existing & small business start ups, encouraging them to employ more staff.

Spending review

Posted in Economy by Phil Harris on 24th June 2013

The latest spending review promises few real cuts say Harris & Co accountants Northampton who specialise in accountancy services

The double dip that never was

Posted in Economy by Sarah Buswell on 24th June 2013

New data reveals the double dip that never was report Harris & Co accountants Northampton who specialise in accountancy services to ambitious small and medium sized businesses

With a new Bank of England Governor, it's time to review the performance of the out going Governor say Harris & Co accountants Northampton who specialise in providing accountancy services to ambitious small and medium sized businesses

Bank auditors failed

Posted in Economy by Phil Harris on 20th June 2013

Bank auditors failed says report according to Harris & Co accountants Northampto

Rich getting richer

Posted in Economy by Sarah Buswell on 20th June 2013

Rich are getting richer according to new report say Harris & Co accountants Northampto

Banks' black hole

Posted in Economy by Phil Harris on 20th June 2013

Banks' have a massive black hole to fill according to Harris & Co accountants Northampto

UK inflation rises

Posted in Economy by Sarah Buswell on 18th June 2013

UK inflation rises report Harris & Co accountants Northampto

Tax avoidance plan announced

Posted in Economy by Mark Stephenso on 18th June 2013

Tax avoidance plan announced by the Chancellor report Harris & Co accountants Northampton as part of their tax advisory services

Co-Op bail out details

Posted in Economy by Sarah Buswell on 17th June 2013

Co-Op bail out details announced

Business confidence rising

Posted in Economy by Sharon Collins on 17th June 2013

Business confidence is rising report Harris & Co accountants Northampton who specialise in accountancy services for new business start ups and small and medium sized businesses

FTT delayed

Posted in Economy by Ian Johnso on 12th June 2013

FTT delayed report Harris & Co accountants Northampto

EU challenge France

Posted in Economy by Mark Stephenso on 31st May 2013

European Commission takes France to the EU's Court of Justice over new taxes

Employer end of year forms

Posted in Economy by Phil Harris on 28th May 2013

HMRC remind employers that to avoid penalties they must file their Employer Annual Return online and on time

French in recessio

Posted in Economy by Phil Harris on 15th May 2013

New figures show that the French economy has entered recessio

Better growth predictions

Posted in Economy by Mark Stephenso on 15th May 2013

Bank of England upgrades its economic growth forecast

What triple dip?

Posted in Economy by Brooke Purcell on 9th May 2013

Insolvencies in 2013 are dropping

No double dip!!

Posted in Economy by Phil Harris on 3rd May 2013

Official figures show no sign of double dip recessio

ECB cut interest rates

Posted in Economy by Phil Harris on 2nd May 2013

European Central Bank cut its benchmark interest rate to a new record low

Liverpool the worst at paying Council Tax

Posted in Economy by Brooke Purcell on 1st May 2013

Recent figures show Liverpool as the worst at paying Council tax

Major changes in benefits

Posted in Economy by Phil Harris on 29th April 2013

changes in the benefit system start today

Business confidence up

Posted in Economy by Mark Stephenso on 25th April 2013

UK business confidence is up for the third consecutive quarter

Government borrowing drops

Posted in Economy by Phil Harris on 23rd April 2013

UK government borrows slightly less than in the previous year

Tax credit claimants urged to apply early

Posted in Economy by David Russell on 22nd April 2013

Tax Credit customers reminded they must renew claims by 31 July

Housing driving UK economy

Posted in Economy by Brooke Purcell on 16th April 2013

UK economy is on the recovery path, helped by government efforts to stimulate the housing market

Thatcher's economic legacy

Posted in Economy by Phil Harris on 15th April 2013

Research shows more than century of economic decline during Thatcher's time in power

Mrs Thatcher dies

Posted in Economy by Phil Harris on 8th April 2013

Margaret Thatcher dies but leaves her mark on Great Britai

Petrol volumes down 25%

Posted in Economy by Michael Hall on 5th April 2013

AA reports that the voume of petrol sold in the UK has dropped by 25% in the past 5 years

Insolvency levels start to drop

Posted in Economy by Brooke Purcell on 5th April 2013

The number of businesses going bust has dropped sharply in the first three months

Aid to Pakista

Posted in Economy by Phil Harris on 4th April 2013

Pakistan has one of the lowest tax collection rates in the world and has become the largest recipient of British aid

Triple dip missed!

Posted in Economy by Phil Harris on 2nd April 2013

Latest figures hint we've missed tripple dip by a whisker

New carbon floor!

Posted in Economy by Phil Harris on 2nd April 2013

Mechanism designed to ensure fossils fuels do't get too cheap compared to expensive "renewable" alternatives

Begining of the end for the EU?

Posted in Economy by Sarah Buswell on 28th March 2013

Cyprus removes fundamental principle of the EU - free movement of capital

An upbeat message!

Posted in Economy by Phil Harris on 26th March 2013

The British economy is improving: retail sales, share prices and car sales are up, house prices are stabilising and employment is good.

The true state of the economy

Posted in Economy by Phil Harris on 24th March 2013

Article that sets out the true underlying state of our economy

Loss claims to be caught?

Posted in Economy by David Russell on 22nd March 2013

Governments clamp-down on loss buying is set to catch companies engaged in genuine commercial transactions

A Budget for growth

Posted in Economy by Phil Harris on 21st March 2013

President of the ICAEW's assessment of the Budget

Budget summary

Posted in Economy by Phil Harris on 21st March 2013

Informative Budget summary

Nudged up

Posted in Economy by Sarah Buswell on 19th March 2013

UK consumer price inflation has risen thanks in part to rising energy prices

Middle incomes fall by 9%

Posted in Economy by David Russell on 19th March 2013

Middle-income households have seen their wealth cut by nearly 9% since the financial crisis bega

Britai's teenagers do't want the available jobs

Posted in Economy by Phil Harris on 19th March 2013

UK has shockingly high level of youth unemployment

Budget preview

Posted in Economy by Mark Stephenso on 19th March 2013

Government to announce further spending cuts in Budget

A third of landlords dodge tax

Posted in Economy by Phil Harris on 15th March 2013

Approximately a third of buy-to-let landlords could be dodging tax on their rental income at a cost of 550million to the taxpayer.

New ISA's?

Posted in Economy by Ian Johnso on 14th March 2013

Government launches consultation for changing the Individual Savings Account (ISA) rules

NHS spends 13m on PR

Posted in Economy by Sarah Buswell on 13th March 2013

NHS in London spent 13 million on PR last year

Banks need to raise fresh capital

Posted in Economy by Phil Harris on 12th March 2013

Is banking sector ever going to recover from losses?

Pound falls

Posted in Economy by Brooke Purcell on 12th March 2013

Pound falls against the dollar and euro

UK inflation basket changes

Posted in Economy by Ian Johnso on 12th March 2013

Government decides to mark growth in digital book sales by adding ebooks to basket of goods used to calculate annual inflation rate

Business confidence rising

Posted in Economy by David Russell on 11th March 2013

Business confidence is improving, according to the BDO Optimism Index

Insolvencies fall to new low

Posted in Economy by Sarah Buswell on 4th March 2013

Business insolvencies reach their lowest level since June 2007

Swiss vote to curb salaries

Posted in Economy by David Russell on 4th March 2013

Swiss voters give government a clear message to curb excessive director pay

US Budget crisis

Posted in Economy by David Russell on 1st March 2013

US Congress fails to reach deal to avert steep automatic budget cuts

lloyds losses narrow

Posted in Economy by Brooke Purcell on 1st March 2013

Lloyds Banking Group narrows pre-tax losses for 2012

RBS losses

Posted in Economy by Phil Harris on 28th February 2013

RBS reports fifth annual loss since being rescued by government in 2008

Move to Wales?

Posted in Economy by Ian Johnso on 26th February 2013

Welsh Assembly could be given taxation powers to cut or raise its own taxes

Money drops in value over 30 years

Posted in Economy by Phil Harris on 26th February 2013

Spending power of money has fallen by two-thirds over the past 30 years

Pressure Mounts On Government To Change Finance Act

Posted in Economy by Phil Harris on 26th February 2013

The ICAEW pressures the government to change its finance act

Office Of Tax Simplification Releases Report

Posted in Economy by Phil Harris on 26th February 2013

Office of Tax Simplification releases final report on unapproved employee share schemes

Petrol demand dow

Posted in Economy by Sarah Buswell on 25th February 2013

As fuel prices have risen, demand for petrol has falle

EU countries not meeting targets

Posted in Economy by Ian Johnso on 22nd February 2013

Failure to cut overspending to agreed targets by EU countries

HMRC under fire agai

Posted in Economy by David Russell on 21st February 2013

Taxman misses targets on tackling tax credit fraud and error

White British flee Londo

Posted in Economy by Phil Harris on 20th February 2013

Population of white British people in the capital falls significantly.

Council Tax shocker!!!

Posted in Economy by Ian Johnso on 19th February 2013

Unoccupied properties to be charged up to 150% Council Tax

Overseas aid - is it worth it?

Posted in Economy by David Russell on 18th February 2013

Overseas aid not seeing the benefit of a return in trade

Lazy Britain?

Posted in Economy by Phil Harris on 18th February 2013

Average output per hour for a British worker is now less than the average of other G7 countries

Sterling continues to fall

Posted in Economy by David Russell on 18th February 2013

Sterling continues to weaken against the dollar and euro

Retailers hit hard by recent snow

Posted in Economy by Mark Stephenso on 18th February 2013

Out of town retail parks hit hardest by snowy conditions

Retail sales fall

Posted in Economy by Ian Johnso on 15th February 2013

UK retail sales fall unexpectedly despite expectations of a rise

HMRC fails to cut tax fraud

Posted in Economy by Mark Stephenso on 14th February 2013

HMRC misses its own targets for cutting error and fraud in tax credits

10 year squeeze on middle income earners

Posted in Economy by Sarah Buswell on 13th February 2013

Will take 10 years for middle income earners to recover their standard of living

Benefit Britai

Posted in Economy by Phil Harris on 12th February 2013

With benefit payments now accounting for over 30% of all Government spending, a radical overhaul to the benefit system is required

Barclays shed 3700 jobs

Posted in Economy by Phil Harris on 12th February 2013

Following a plunge in pre-tax profit Barclays will cut 3,700 jobs as it aims to reduce costs by 1.7bn.

Government's work scheme fails

Posted in Economy by Phil Harris on 12th February 2013

New Government work scheme likend to salvery.

Finace Bill date

Posted in Economy by Phil Harris on 12th February 2013

Finance Bill to be published on Maundy Thursday, 28 March.

Inflation rate unchanged

Posted in Economy by Phil Harris on 12th February 2013

Rate of UK consumer price inflation has remained unchanged for the fourth consecutive month

ICAEW Lost Tax Affair Court Case

Posted in Economy by Phil Harris on 12th February 2013

ICAEW lost tax affair court case as the judges ruled out to conclude that Parliament has to decide over it.

ONS clueless about actual state of the economy

Posted in Economy by Phil Harris on 12th February 2013

ONS forced again to up their gloomy assessment of the economy

Royal spending under the microscope

Posted in Economy by Sarah Buswell on 11th February 2013

Investigation to begin into the Queens finances to establish whether the monarch and the Royal Family provide value for money to the taxpayer

Old age care reforms

Posted in Economy by Phil Harris on 11th February 2013

Chancellor set to freeze inheritance tax thresholds to help fund reforms to elderly care

Bank boss waives bonus

Posted in Economy by Phil Harris on 1st February 2013

Bank boss will waive his bonus for last year following the banking scandal

Are the GDP figures believable?

Posted in Economy by Mark Stephenso on 1st February 2013

The British economy contracted by 0.3% in the final quarter of 2012, could the economy be plunged into a triple dip recession?

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Wage rises match inflation

Posted in Economy by Mark Stephenson on 19th September 2023

Recession possible

Posted in Economy by Phil Harris on 12th September 2023

Labour seen as low tax

Posted in Economy by Phil Harris on 11th September 2023

Record tax receipts

Posted in Economy by Phil Harris on 1st August 2023

UK to outperform Germany

Posted in Economy by Phil Harris on 28th July 2023

UK growth

Posted in Economy by Phil Harris on 27th July 2023

Economy still growing

Posted in Economy by Phil Harris on 12th July 2023

Latest ever tax freedom day

Posted in Economy by Phil Harris on 23rd June 2023

Do we need a recession?

Posted in Economy by Phil Harris on 6th June 2023

Growth holding up

Posted in Economy by Phil Harris on 23rd May 2023

Record tax take

Posted in Economy by Phil Harris on 26th April 2023

Government debt soars

Posted in Economy by Phil Harris on 25th April 2023

Tax take

Posted in Economy by Phil Harris on 13th April 2023

Tax receipts surge

Posted in Economy by Phil Harris on 22nd March 2023

High tax here to stay

Posted in Economy by Phil Harris on 17th March 2023

Doom mongers wrong again!

Posted in Economy by Phil Harris on 16th March 2023

High tax hurts the economy

Posted in Economy by Phil Harris on 9th March 2023

Budget boost plea

Posted in Economy by Phil Harris on 27th February 2023

No room for tax cuts

Posted in Economy by Phil Harris on 16th February 2023

Record year for start ups

Posted in Economy by Phil Harris on 9th February 2023

Buy to let crisis

Posted in Economy by Phil Harris on 8th February 2023

Bank forecast wrong

Posted in Economy by Phil Harris on 3rd February 2023

Benefit Britain

Posted in Economy by Phil Harris on 30th January 2023

No tax cuts ahead

Posted in Economy by Phil Harris on 26th January 2023

CBI says economy contracting

Posted in Economy by Phil Haris on 10th January 2023

Tax rises to hit economy

Posted in Economy by Phil Harris on 9th January 2023

Buy to let crisis

Posted in Economy by Phil Harris on 28th December 2022

Tax raid hits spending

Posted in Economy by Phil Harris on 20th December 2022

Unexpected growth in economy

Posted in Economy by Phil Harris on 13th December 2022

Record high for inflation

Posted in Economy by Phil Harris on 29th November 2022

Contraction hits SME's

Posted in Economy by Phil Harris on 22nd November 2022

Benefit fraud

Posted in Economy by Phil Harris on 9th November 2022

Autumn statement delayed

Posted in Economy by Phil Harris on 8th November 2022

Possible recession ahead

Posted in Economy by Phil Harris on 28th October 2022

New Autumn Statement date

Posted in Economy by Phil Harris on 27th October 2022

Tax U turns hurt UK

Posted in Economy by Phil Harris on 24th October 2022

Tax U turns hurt UK

Posted in Economy by on 24th October 2022

Recession until mid 2023

Posted in Economy by Phil Harris on 19th October 2022