FINANCE AND LAW

Britain Leaves EU, Entering 11-Month Transition Period

Posted: 1 February 2020

The UK has entered the transition period due to last until 31 December 2020. During this period, the UK will remain in both the EU customs union and single market.

Intellectual Property and the Transition Period

Posted: 31 January 2020

Information on trade marks, designs, patents, copyright, and exhaustion of IP rights during the transition period.

Self Assessment Payments Can Be Made in Instalments

Posted: 30 January 2020

If you can’t afford to make a Self Assessment payment at the end of this month, you can apply to set up a Self Assessment payment plan online.

EU Parliament Gives Final Approval to Brexit Deal

Posted: 29 January 2020

The European Parliament gave today its final approval to Britain’s divorce deal from the bloc, paving the way for orderly Brexit to take place this Friday.

How Could a UK Points-Based Immigration System Work?

Posted: 29 January 2020

Once the UK leaves the European Union (EU), a new immigration system will be introduced to replace the EU's freedom of movement rule.

HMRC Secures £5 Billion from Multinational Companies Diverting Profits

Posted: 27 January 2020

The extra tax is due to reforms introduced in 2015 to tackle profit diversion.

Businesses Receive HMRC Letters about UK-EU Trade Arrangements

Posted: 27 January 2020

HMRC letters to VAT-registered businesses trading with the EU and/or the rest of the world highlight actions necessary to take before the end of the transition period.

Britain to Grant Fast-Tracking Visas to Top Scientists

Posted: 27 January 2020

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced a "global talent" visa which will replace the current "exceptional talent" route, but removing the cap on numbers.

How Government Can Build Better Contracts with Blockchain

Posted: 27 January 2020

It is high time that we look at technology to revamp our existing mechanisms of the third government function – contract enforcement.

Self Assessment Deadline on 31 January Is Fast Approaching

Posted: 26 January 2020

HMRC is urging Self Assessment customers to complete their Self Assessment tax return before the 31 January 2020 deadline.

Moody's Downgrades Hong Kong's Rating to Aa3

Posted: 21 January 2020

Moody's Investors Service has today downgraded the long-term issuer and senior unsecured ratings of the Government of Hong Kong to Aa3 from Aa2 but changed the outlook from negative to stable.

City of London to Mobilise Billions of Pounds of Investment to Transform Africa

Posted: 20 January 2020

Billions of pounds of investment in Africa will be generated by the City of London under initiatives announced by International Development Secretary Alok Sharma.

New UK-Africa Partnerships to Deliver More Investment, Jobs and Growth

Posted: 19 January 2020

On 20 January 2020 the UK will host the UK-Africa Investment Summit in London.

Sources of Finance for Small and Medium Businesses

Posted: 14 January 2020

When starting or expanding a business, a crucial question is where to raise the finance.

British MPs Finally Approve Brexit Deal

Posted: 9 January 2020

Lawmakers approved legislation which will allow Britain to leave the European Union on Jan. 31 with an exit deal, ending more than three years of tumult over the terms of the unprecedented divorce.