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London as a continuing global centre for Financial Services
The UK remains the world’s leading net exporter of financial services, making London arguably the world’s financial capital. Maintaining stability in the sector is vital not only to the UK’s economy, but also to that of Europe. Could the UK’s vote to leave the European Union, and all that Brexit may entail, jeopardise London’s position?
Refurbishing your house just got easier (and cheaper)
Picture the scene… you consider moving house but realise how much Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) you will have to pay (e.g. £2m cost results in SDLT of at least £153,750). You realise that you could refurbish your current house for a similar cost so you get in an interior designer who tells you to move out for a year while they work their magic. Fortunately, you find a suitable house close by so you can be on hand when required.
Economic Predictions Review from Amir Safar, Worldwide Currencies
As 2019 draws to a close, Worldwide Currencies’ Amir Safar looks back at his global economic predictions and how they played out over a year of widespread economic and political uncertainty.
Brexit: staff recruitment in the hospitality sector
Operators in the hospitality industry regularly highlight the challenge they face in finding ways that they can attract good quality staff in an increasingly tight employment market. Furthermore, this is a sector that has traditionally relied to a considerable extent on migrant labour.
Corporate and Private Client eNews
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Impact on retailers sending goods from the UK to other EU member states
Although the possibility of a no-deal Brexit seems greatly reduced, businesses should still be aware of the impact of Brexit on selling goods within the EU after Brexit. This is especially pertinent in respect of those businesses selling goods on a B2C basis where the goods are shipped from the UK to a customer in another EU member state.
Grants available to help UK businesses deal with new customs declarations
Grants available to help UK businesses deal with new customs declarations