Wednesday, 08 March 2017 14:46
Our #SpringBudget 2017 Commentary - the key announcements
This was the Chancellor’s first and last Spring Budget, and will be remembered as one to be forgotten, especially if you are an owner-manager or self-employed.
Tuesday, 28 February 2017 09:47
The Budget - 1 week away - what might we see?
The Chancellor, Philip Hammond, presents his first Budget on 8 March. It is the first of two this year, and the last to be held in the Spring. The Budget then moves to the Autumn, so we’ll have a second Budget this year in October/November.
Saturday, 18 February 2017 10:17
Business Rates Highlight Mixed Messages
Many business owners are about to encounter a similar situation to what we found ourselves in seven years ago, at a time when we are already balancing increased costs and competition.
Wednesday, 04 January 2017 04:31
Facetime is the Game Changer
Significant changes have impacted the business services market recently and more dramatic changes are likely in the near future as a consequence of improvements to the speed and capability of software, the availability of electronic data feeds, increasing efforts from governments to control fiscal reporting and the general lack of relevant commercial and personal skills in the labour market.
Wednesday, 21 December 2016 06:43
Are you good at writing stories?
When filing an R&D tax claim many people focus on the numbers: resource allocation to the project, material costs involved, percentages of utilities and technology. What we have found is the area most neglected is often the claim's downfall....the narrative.
Monday, 05 December 2016 11:21
The Politicians Need to Get Out of the Way
To some, the EU has become a bi-word for some pretty unhealthy things: waste, unnecessary regulation, bureaucracy, and blatant self-interest to name but a few. The original good intentions to free up trade and encourage better relations amongst member countries have been hi-jacked by bloated hangers on.
Thursday, 01 December 2016 04:17
mca group Continues Expansion in Leamington Spa Office
mca group, chartered accountants and specialist business advisors, today welcomes Jodie McDermott FCCA to lead the expansion of its Leamington Spa business. The second of its five offices, the Leamington Spa branch opened 11 years ago to be closer to staff and clients.
Tuesday, 29 November 2016 12:37
HS2 – A Big City Solution?
Reducing the journey time between major cities in England is surely a benefit of HS2, but is this one huge, and expensive, project really the solution to congestion around big cities? And what about the premise of wealth and lifestyle distribution outside of the major cities, as is inherent in building a railway across the country? Martin Cox of mca Group explores HS2.
