Shaw Gibbs has strengthened its advisory capabilities with the acquisition of Reality HR, one of the UK’s largest independent people management and learning and development consultancies. The deal broadens the Shaw Gibbs Group’s (Shaw Gibbs) service offering with a dedicated HR consultancy arm, creating a combined team of 645 professionals across 18 offices in Central and Southern England.
Martin and Company, (part of the Shaw Gibbs Group), is delighted to announce the appointment of Louise Hosking as Private Client Tax Associate Director, effective this month. In this role, Louise will be responsible for looking after a portfolio of agricultural clients with all aspects of their accountancy and taxation needs, as well as supporting Will Nixey and the Thame Office as they continue to grow.
The personal allowance and tax thresholds remain frozen until 2031, steadily pulling more people into higher tax bands. However, from April 2026, dividend tax rises by 2%, with further increases to savings and property income from 2027. Penny White, Associate Director Tax provides a detailed explanation.
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