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09 March 2020
UK Budget predictions 2020 - Employment TaxesDespite the controversy and confusion and pre-election promises of a review it looks certain that IR35 will be implemented as planned on April 6. The recent consultation has closed, and the government are pressing ahead. However, there still remains a strong call for Rishi Sunak to halt the process, with demonstrations taking place outside Westminster and commentators lambasting the plans but this seems certain to be ignored.
06 March 2020
Founded in 1976, Scottish Women’s Aid is, for many, a lifeline. Alongside a network of over 30 local Women’s Aid groups, the organisation works tirelessly to end domestic abuse against women and children in Scotland. As Chief Executive of Scottish Women’s Aid and a passionate activist for the rights of women and children, Dr Marsha Scott helps give a voice to those who are often forced to be voiceless. This International Women’s Day, we spoke with the lady who truly embodies the meaning of “women supporting women”.
05 March 2020
One for the books: Suzanne Adshead“‘Tell me what you read and I’ll tell you who you are’ is true enough, but I’d know you better if you told me what you reread,” said François Mauriac. At Johnston Carmichael, our people are characters not digits - and so to get to know our characters, we asked them about the characters they love. Here, Restructuring Director Suzanne Adshead tells us all about her favourite fiction.
05 March 2020
One for the books: Wemyss StewartAt Johnston Carmichael we don’t just balance books; we read them too. We caught up with Business Advisory Director Wemyss Stewart to discuss the authors who inspire her.
05 March 2020
One for the books: Craig HendryIt is said that “Reading is a basic tool in the living of a good life” - and helping clients to live life to the fullest is the core tenet of Johnston Carmichael Wealth’s philosophy. We caught up with Managing Director Craig Hendry to find out more about his own reading habits and the books which have inspired him.
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