Monthly Archives: April 2013

The House of Commons Transport Committee will look at how the number and cost of whiplash claims in the UK can be reduced. The inquiry follows a December 2012 whitepaper from the Ministry of Justice, which described Britain as the "whiplash capital of the world". The whitepaper reported that, between 2006 and 2012, there was a 60 per cent rise Continue Reading

Millions of UK adults are leaving employment or reducing working hours to care for an elderly, disabled or seriously ill family member, according to research from Carers UK and business forum Employers for Carers. The research found: 2.3 million adults have given up work to become carers three million have reduced their working hours 22 per cent believed their work Continue Reading

From 8 April 2013 Retailers in Northern Ireland will be required to charge at least 5p per single use carrier bags.  It is important to note that, unlike the Republic of Ireland, the levy will be applied to paper bags as well as plastic ones. Retailers will need to register, full details are available from this link : https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/carrier-bag-levy

1 April 2013 - Due date for Corporation Tax due for the year ended 30 June 2012.  19 April 2013 - PAYE and NIC deductions due for month ended 5 April 2013. (If you pay your tax electronically the due date is 22 April 2013.)  19 April 2013 - Filing deadline for the CIS300 monthly return for the month ended Continue Reading