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Derby builder who wrecked victims’ homes sentenced for fraudulent trading
Insolvency Service — GOV.UK
The Update: A builder has been jailed for fraudulent trading, having exploited customers by taking payments but failing to complete work, causing significant financial loss. This highlights the serious consequences for dishonest trading practices. Action Required: - Ensure your business and staff always operate ethically and legally, as fraud can lead to severe penalties, including imprisonment, for directors.
Read the source →Why high energy bills look like they are here to stay
BBC Business News
Continued high energy bills for households will likely impact your employees' finances and consumer spending, which could indirectly affect your SME's operations or customer demand. Energy prices are predicted to remain high, prompting calls for government support for billpayers. Action Required: - Keep an eye on broader economic trends and government responses to energy costs, as these may influence your business's operating environment and workforce considerations.
Read the source →MTD for Income Tax: auto-enrolment, penalties and getting ahead
Xero Blog
If you're a self-employed sole trader or landlord, MTD for Income Tax is coming, and ignoring it could lead to penalties, even if the first deadline has passed. Action Required: - If your qualifying income exceeds £50,000, start preparing for MTD for IT now, as mandatory participation will apply. - Discuss with your accountant how to digitise your record-keeping and tax submissions.
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