Monthly Archives: October 2019

The uncertainty continues

The Brexit issue continues to drag its heels and it now looks as if we will have a general election until matters are resolved. Another crucial matter that will be delayed is the presentation of a Budget that will determine any changes to the tax code next year. However, while the politicians attempt to resolve…
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Heads up for contractors

Contractors completing energy improvements on the homes of low-income families will need to be registered with a new government quality scheme – the Energy Company Obligation (ECO) - to give residents confidence that they will get a good service. Work undertaken through ECO offers free energy-saving measures, including insulation and new boilers for low-income and…
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Beefing-up UK exports

UK farmers looking for opportunities to export beef products to China will be encouraged by the recent relaxation of export criteria. A recent UK government press release titled “China opens doors to British Beef” explains what is being offered. A summary of the press release is reproduced below: The British beef industry is set to…
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Win while you save

In a further attempt to incentivise savings our government has created a new saving vehicle called a PrizeSaver account. Here’s what the Treasury press release on the launch says: Treasury launches pilot of new PrizeSaver account on International Credit Union Day. Savers who put away as little as £1 with participating credit unions have chance…
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