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27 June 2019
The cost of the minimum wage rulesAs the demand for hospitality and tourism services in Scotland increases, so too does the Government’s National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage. On April 6, we saw a further increase to the national living wage, which was introduced in 2016 for workers over the age of 25, to £8.21 an hour and for those 24 and under, the national minimum wage was increased to £7.70.
27 June 2019
The myth of the £3,000 giftWe are often asked, ‘how much can I gift a family member?’ Many believe £3,000 is the maximum gift that they can make, however this is not the case.
20 June 2019
Major VAT changes in the construction industry – is your business ready?From 1 October 2019 significant changes are being introduced to the VAT treatment of supplies in the construction industry. A domestic “reverse charge” rule is being introduced and for many businesses this may result in a reduced level of cashflow. Understanding how this might impact your business now will allow you to prepare for the changes.
19 June 2019
In the frame: Alex DochertyThe 73rd edition of the Edinburgh International Film Festival officially launches today, and as sponsors of the In Person strand of the festival, we can’t wait to hear from the sharp minds at the forefront of filmmaking as they discuss their experiences in the industry and what they love most about cinema. In keeping with the theme, we sat down with one of our own sharp minds, Tax Partner Alex Docherty, to chat about her favourite Hollywood classics and her top pick from this year’s festival line-up.
18 June 2019
From every high street corner to the tip of your finger - what’s next for the UK bank branch?What does the future hold for the humble bank branch? With more & more branches being closed, is there a need for a physical branch in the age of FinTech? Available as a downloadable white paper, Ewen explores what has led to the demise of bank branches, whilst picking apart the paradoxes of this in the context of the rise in digital banking technology and understanding customer needs.
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