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‘Iraq Witch Hunt’ lawyer declared bankrupt

The former head of Public Interest Lawyers (PIL), Phil Shiner has been declared bankrupt. Shiner was most well-known for leading the ‘Iraq Witch Hunt’, in which £100 million of tax payer’s money was spent on abuse claims against British troops.

21 Apr 2017

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‘Iraq Witch Hunt’ lawyer declared bankrupt - news article image

‘Iraq Witch Hunt’ lawyer declared bankrupt

The former head of Public Interest Lawyers (PIL), Phil Shiner has been declared bankrupt. Shiner was most well-known for leading the ‘Iraq Witch Hunt’, in which £100 million of tax payer’s money was spent on abuse claims against British troops.

21 Apr 2017

Changes on the investment front - news article image

Changes on the investment front

Amongst the various tax changes that have come into play this year, a number have had a big impact on those with investments and this is to continue into next year as the scope of the changes expands.

7 Mar 2017

Where now for Retirement Planning? - news article image

Where now for Retirement Planning?

This year saw not only a further reduction in the maximum pension fund that can be accumulated before suffering a penal tax charge, but an even more draconian cut in the amount that can be paid into a pension and benefit from tax relief.

7 Mar 2017

Raising business finance: key sources to consider - news article image

Raising business finance: key sources to consider

The government recently launched a new scheme to match small businesses which are unable to access finance from big banks with alternative finance options. This article outlines the new service, and also highlights some additional funding options to consider.

28 Feb 2017

VAT flat rate scheme changes ahead - news article image

VAT flat rate scheme changes ahead

April 2017 sees changes to the VAT flat rate scheme, which may have a detrimental impact on certain small businesses. Here we explore the new rules.

28 Feb 2017

Spotlight on corporation tax - news article image

Spotlight on corporation tax

In the Autumn Statement, the Chancellor confirmed a series of forthcoming changes to corporation tax. Here we consider the changes, together with some useful tax-saving tips and strategies to help minimise the corporation tax bill.

28 Feb 2017

Salary sacrifice: how will the changes affect you? - news article image

Salary sacrifice: how will the changes affect you?

From April 2017 the tax and employer national insurance advantages associated with certain types of salary sacrifice schemes are set to be removed. Here we provide an overview of the changes and how they may affect you.

28 Feb 2017

Business and Tax Round-Up - news article image

Business and Tax Round-Up

New 12-sided £1 coin set to be introduced - Small firms set to benefit from new payment transparency - Wales set to receive income tax powers in 2019 - Pension annuities plans abandoned - Scottish Draft Budget published

28 Feb 2017

Introducing the new Lifetime ISA - news article image

Introducing the new Lifetime ISA

Under 40? If so, then you may be able to apply for the new Lifetime ISA, which is being launched from April.

28 Feb 2017

New National Living Wage and National Minimum Wage rates - news article image

New National Living Wage and National Minimum Wage rates

In the 2016 Autumn Statement, Chancellor Philip Hammond announced that the National Living Wage (NLW) and the National Minimum Wage (NMW) rates will rise from April 2017.

28 Feb 2017

Minimising the capital gains tax bill - news article image

Minimising the capital gains tax bill

Here is a quick tip on how minimise your capital gains tax (CGT) bill.

28 Feb 2017

The 2016 Autumn Statement: a round-up of key measures - news article image

The 2016 Autumn Statement: a round-up of key measures

In his first major financial statement, the new Chancellor Philip Hammond unveiled a number of measures that may affect you and your business.

28 Feb 2017

Shaw Gibbs supports the continued growth of long standing client Penny & Sinclair - news article image

Shaw Gibbs supports the continued growth of long standing client Penny & Sinclair

Shaw Gibbs has assisted Penny & Sinclair in their acquisition of Town or Village Lettings.

17 Feb 2017

Has the Brexit vote increased the number of insolvencies in the UK? - news article image

Has the Brexit vote increased the number of insolvencies in the UK?

The number of business entering administration has increased in the last 6 months following the EU referendum. What this means for the future remains to be seen…

1 Feb 2017

Now that you’ve bought property in Oxford… - news article image

Now that you’ve bought property in Oxford…

Are you a landlord in Oxford? If so, could you see the benefits of HMRC’s ‘Let Property Campaign’?

1 Feb 2017

Former BHS staff seek compensation - news article image

Former BHS staff seek compensation

Following the claims of former BHS employees, Clive looks at the complications surrounding redundancy as a consequence of insolvency.

30 Jan 2017

Would spousal test shame potential white collar criminals? - news article image

Would spousal test shame potential white collar criminals?

Commenting on the recent book by Professor Soltes, Clive Everitt recalls his experiences with ‘white collar criminals’ in the world of insolvency.

13 Jan 2017

Shaw Gibbs support long-standing client, One Event Management as they join forces with Absolute Taste - news article image

Shaw Gibbs support long-standing client, One Event Management as they join forces with Absolute Taste

Shaw Gibbs’ Corporate Finance team has assisted One Event Management with their acquisition of Absolute Taste from McLaren Technology Group and Lyndy Redding.

11 Jan 2017

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