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Frozen reward: Recession affecting reward in housing associations
Wednesday 25th November 2009
31% of chief executives of housing associations have had their pay frozen and 47% expect pay levels to be frozen in 2010, according to research from Smith & Williamson, the accountancy and financial services group.
Land Heritage (UK) Limited (In Liquidation) liquidators preparing to pay dividends
Wednesday 25th November 2009
Jo Milner and Stephen Cork of Smith & Williamson, the Liquidators of Land Heritage (UK) Limited are in the process of finalising certain matters in the liquidation and will soon be able to pay a dividend to creditors.
VAT - The European Commission requests the UK to modify its legislation regarding VAT grouping
Monday 23rd November 2009
Many financial services groups could be hit with unexpected VAT bills running to hundreds of thousands of pounds.
Legal survey of 121 firms: upturn in optimism
Tuesday 17th November 2009
Independent research involving 121 law firms – of which 59 are from the UK’s legal top 100 - reveals an upturn in confidence. 58% of firms report that they are ‘very confident’ or ‘reasonably confident’ about the next 12 months, whereas the equivalent figure last year was just 50%.
15% VAT rate extension for New Years Eve traders
Tuesday 10th November 2009
Businesses such as pubs, hotels, restaurants and clubs which will be open after midnight on New Year’s Eve will be able to continue charging VAT at 15% on sales until they close or until 6am on 1 January 2010, whichever is the earliest.
Nexia International conference underlines commitment to international mid-market
Monday 9th November 2009
Nexia International conference underlines commitment to international mid-market.
Is your business protected?
Monday 2nd November 2009
The cliché says that in business, no one is indispensable; Smith & Williamson asserts that business owners are the exception to the rule. As National Stress Awareness day (4 November) approaches, should owner/managers take a moment to think about protecting their future?
Buyer sought for Jonathans Hotel and Restaurants of Birmingham by administrators Smith & Williamson
Friday 30th October 2009
This 45-bedroom hotel with its two distinct restaurants, located just 15 minutes from the centre of Birmingham, has gone up for sale.
Smith & Williamson sells Tottel Publishing Limited to Bloomsbury Publishing plc
Thursday 22nd October 2009
Tottel Publishing, the publisher of books on law, tax and information services for lawyers, accountants and business professionals, has been sold to Bloomsbury Publishing plc, for £10 million.
