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Rowleys’ event highlights business confidence amidst economic uncertainty
25th March 2024
Rowleys hosted a Budget Breakfast event at Winstanley House, following the latest Budget announcement on 6th March. Attended by over 40 organisations and business owners from across the East Midlands, the event provided a platform for insightful analysis and discussion...
Pensions
Challenges in establishing a Pension Protection Fund consolidator for Defined Benefit pension schemes
14th March 2024
The UK government's initiative to establish a public sector consolidator by 2026 for smaller Defined Benefit (DB) pension schemes, primarily unattractive to commercial providers, is a significant development. The proposed consolidator is expected to operate under the umbrella of the...
Tax
Spring Budget – March 2024
7th March 2024
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt delivered his ‘Budget for Long Term Growth’ on Wednesday 6 March 2024. His speech promised ‘more investment, more jobs, better public services and lower taxes’. Lowering taxes The Chancellor made further changes to National Insurance contributions (NICs),...
Tax
2024 Budget predictions: Insights from our tax experts
20th February 2024
As the Budget announcement on March 6 approaches, speculation is rife about the fiscal measures the government will unveil to steer the economy forward. At Rowleys, our tax team has been reviewing the current economic and political landscape to provide...
Tax
2023-2024 Year End Tax Planning Guide
15th February 2024
With just over a month to go before the end of the tax year, now is a good time to review your finances and ensure you are taking maximum advantage of any available tax allowances and reliefs. From 6 April 2024,...
General & People
Budget Breakfast – 12th March 2024
8th February 2024
We are holding our Budget Breakfast on Tuesday, 12th March, at the beautiful Winstanley House in Leicester. A great opportunity to meet more of the Rowleys team, key contacts and clients over breakfast. Join us for a full English breakfast as we...
Medical
Red Flag Update – Important updates of GP practices
6th February 2024
STAMP DUTY LAND TAX (SDLT) For most medical practices SDLT is a cost which they will have to encounter at some point or another. Please click below to find out more. Red Flag February 2024
Not For Profit
A missed opportunity: Gift Aid on trustees’ expenses
22nd January 2024
Gift Aid is a well-known tax relief that allows charities to claim an additional 25% on eligible donations. However, there is a lesser-known opportunity that many charities may be overlooking – Gift Aid on trustees' expenses. By creating an expense...
Tax
Research & Development (R&D): Forthcoming changes
17th January 2024
Change is on the horizon for Research and Development (R&D) tax credits. With the R&D Merged Scheme, set to kick in from April 2024, promising a simpler, more consolidated process. Other changes include the introduction of the R&D Intensive Scheme,...
Tax
HMRC clamps down on ‘side hustle tax’ for online sellers
10th January 2024
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) will be cracking down on online sellers who are deemed to be ‘trading’. From the start of this year, various digital platforms, including Vinted and eBay, must share information with HMRC to identify individuals who...
Payroll
Potential auto enrolment changes: don’t get caught out
21st December 2023
Earlier this year, the government confirmed that it intends to expand pension auto enrolment, a move that could have an impact on many employers and employees. Payroll Manager, Rebecca Gotch, explains more about the forthcoming changes and how employers can...
Medical
GP Financial Snapshot
13th December 2023
The specialist medical team at Rowleys have launched the annual GP Financial Snapshot, a report that uses benchmarking data to provide insights into the financial position of a typical GP practice in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. The report combines our...
Tax
2023 Autumn Statement
23rd November 2023
On 22 November 2023, Jeremy Hunt delivered the ‘Autumn Statement for Growth’. Against an improving economic backdrop, the Chancellor is keen to stimulate economic growth and highlighted 110 measures for businesses. In addition, there were significant statements relating to National...
Tax
Autumn Statement 2023 predictions
16th November 2023
On Wednesday 22 November, the Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, will deliver the Autumn Statement 2023, where he will set out the Government’s tax and spending plans, and share a fiscal forecast. Here, we share an overview of our key predictions. Setting...
General & People
Rowleys raises £3,000 for local charities
8th November 2023
Rowleys is delighted to have raised £3,000 for three local Leicestershire charities by cycling to the recent Rugby World Cup. On Thursday 26th October, 42 staff members, powered by bananas, biscuits and Haribo, cycled 429 miles from the Rowleys offices...
Payroll
National Living Wage set to increase
1st November 2023
Recently the Chancellor announced that the National Living Wage is set to rise in April 2024 to over £11 per hour. Rowleys Head of Payroll, Rebecca Gotch, shares more about the announcement, what it means for employers and also looks...
General & People
Rowleys to cycle to the Rugby World Cup
12th October 2023
The Rowleys team will undertake a virtual bike ride from their office in Leicester to the Stade de France in Paris, the venue of the Rugby World Cup final, in a bid to raise money for three local charities. Forty...
Payroll
Unlocking success: The importance of self-development in payroll
8th September 2023
To round off our series of articles to mark the 2023 National Payroll Week, we focus on the importance of self-development in payroll. In the ever-evolving world of payroll management, staying up-to-date with the latest regulations, technologies, and best practices...
Payroll
Behind the scenes of payroll: Meet Natalie
7th September 2023
Next in our ‘behind the scenes of payroll’ series in support of National Payroll Week, we speak to Natalie Deasy, a payroll adviser at Rowleys. Describe your role and responsibilities as a payroll professional? What does a typical day look...
Medical
Red Flag Update – Important updates for GP practices
6th September 2023
10 Top Tips to Boost Practice Profits As the financial heat burns ever bigger holes in your bank balances, a fresh look at spending and earnings could still help many practices ease the pain. Red Flag Sept 23
