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September 6th, 2023

Any umbrellas to fix today?

Well, it seems there are plenty if recent HM Treasury publications are anything to go by! The Consultations On 30 November 2021, HM Treasury initiated a call for evidence regarding the umbrella company market. The catalyst for this action was growing concerns about tax non-compliance and the risks posed to employment rights within this sector. […]

September 5th, 2023

A week is a long time in politics…and in the life of a lettuce

A week is a long time in politics. A quote attributed to Harold Wilson. What about 12 months? Well, its 12 months since Liz Truss bit the dust, after her disastrously received Growth Plan. She had still managed to throw Kwasi Kwarteng, one its key architects, under the bus by that time.  The Economist pointed out […]

August 29th, 2023

The United Kingdom: You’ll Never Leave

Introduction As most readers will know, UK taxation is sensitive to the residence status of all taxpayers and, in the case of individuals, their domicile status.   When it comes to domicile, of course, we see undoubted pressure as to whether  such benefits should persist.   It is fair to say that  the benefits have […]

August 14th, 2023

MiCA: A new era for Cryptocurrency regulation in the EU

MiCA – introduction The European Council has just approved a groundbreaking regulation that is set to reshape the cryptocurrency landscape. Known as the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) Regulation, this legislation marks the world’s first major attempt to regulate the cryptocurrency industry on a comprehensive scale. It’s a significant milestone that is set to position the […]

August 11th, 2023

How to make a peanut butter and banana sandwich…

Method “Peel and slice the banana. Spread 2 slices of bread with peanut butter and cover with sliced banana. Place the remaining pieces of bread on top and push down gently” Yes, this is actually a ‘recipe’. Don’t ask why I was looking, but I found it on Jamie Oliver’s site. No wonder his restaurants […]