Spring Statement needed to deliver clarity but is overshadowed by Brexit, according to Salhan Accountants

One of the Midlands’ leading firms of accountants, Salhan Accountants, has criticised the Chancellor’s Spring Statement for failing to deliver anything meaningful to small businesses. Salhan Accountants said that few businesses expected Philip Hammond to pull any rabbits out of his hat, but that the lack of any assistance to small businesses was disappointing against… Read more…

National Living Wage to rise next month

From 1 April 2019, employers will be required by law to pay their employees the following minimum wages: Year 25 and over (National Living Wage) 21 to 24 18 to 20 Under 18 Apprentice Current rate £7.83 £7.38 £5.90 £4.20 £3.70 April 2019 £8.21 £7.70 £6.15 £4.35 £3.90 It is thought that this increase in… Read more…