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14 September 2018
Making Tax Digital: Understanding the detailNigel Roberts, Johnston Carmichael’s Head of Indirect tax looks in more detail at how to work out if you are caught by the new regime and what to do if you are.
12 September 2018
Scottish tourist tax debated by councilsA tourist tax is a levy for visitors. A small charge is usually added to a guest’s hotel bill and is treated in much the same way as VAT. Funds generated from the tax are used for tourism-related purposes such as the upkeep of roads and maintenance of tourist attractions, particularly in high-traffic areas. The tourist tax model is used in several European cities.
11 September 2018
Market Commentary - AugustThe UK economy is facing an unusual level of uncertainty because of Brexit. This uncertainty primarily stems from the yet to be defined relationship between the UK and the EU but also from the economy’s response to the new framework once it emerges. The UK government’s White Paper has failed to unite the government or Parliament, leaving open an entire spectrum of possible outcomes.
11 September 2018
Brexit: Will Britain be food secure?The debate about a possible no-deal Brexit has highlighted a key concern for the food and drink industry: will the UK be food-secure after it leaves the EU? In the first of two blog posts that discuss the potential impact of Brexit on Scotland’s food and drink industry, Johnston Carmichael’s head of food and drink Adam Hardie looks at how much food we import.
07 September 2018
Ten Scottish brews to try on National Beer Lover’s DayThe continued growth of the UK craft beer market shows no sign of abating. To celebrate National Beer Lover’s Day we thought it the ideal time to discover ten of our Head of Food & Drink Adam Hardie’s favourite brews.
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