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Our approach to flexible working

Over the past few months, in anticipation of social distancing measures being removed from July, and with the benefit of 16 months experience of home working, we have revised our flexible working policy and added in more agility. The aim is to try and take the best bits of both home and office working and ensure our teams benefit from both.

13 Jul 2021

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Our approach to flexible working - news article image

Our approach to flexible working

Over the past few months, in anticipation of social distancing measures being removed from July, and with the benefit of 16 months experience of home working, we have revised our flexible working policy and added in more agility. The aim is to try and take the best bits of both home and office working and ensure our teams benefit from both.

13 Jul 2021

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Abingdon fabrication specialist acquires Bridgend engineering business for £2.6m

Abingdon-based fabrication company, LTi Metaltech has bought Bridgend based Vessco Engineering, Julian Vance-Daniel will remain in the combined group in a senior business development role.

9 Jul 2021

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SEISS

Earlier this year, Rishi Sunak announced that support for the SEISS will be extended throughout the summer. HMRC have recently updated their online guidance regarding the fifth and final payment for self-employed workers across the UK.

8 Jul 2021

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Training with an accountancy practice

Accountancy practices are training organisations, this means that we invest in the future of our employees by opening trainee positions which include with the opportunity to study a professional qualification alongside learning ‘on the job’.

7 Jul 2021

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The tax consequences of remote working

There are potential consequences for both you and your employer if you are considering remote working by working for your UK employer from another country.

5 Jul 2021

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HMRC’s role in supporting business rescue

The restructuring and insolvency trade body R3 have joined forces with the Institute of Directors (IOD) to urge The Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) to support their drive for HMRC to take a constructive approach to restructuring proposals.

1 Jul 2021

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Every McCloud case has a silver lining

At this point you may wish to switch off if you are not a nurse, doctor, civil servant, teacher, in the police or fire service, in local government or even an academic in a scheme other than the USS.

15 Jun 2021

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Why should we have Lasting Powers of Attorney?

Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs) enable us to control what happens to our affairs (financial and welfare) when we are no longer able to make decisions for ourselves.

14 Jun 2021

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Different horses for different courses

I was introduced to Mr T (not the one from the A Team) and Miss S by a fellow Insolvency Practitioner. They are a co-habiting couple in a property owned and paid for by Miss S, along with her 12-year-old son.

2 Jun 2021

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Moving from industry to practice

During the Covid pandemic, Shaw Gibbs have seen an increase in people transitioning from industry to take up a career with us.

28 May 2021

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Brexit impact on personal tax and pensions

Since the UK left the EU there has been in-depth coverage and speculation regarding the implications of Brexit and the Trade Agreement on businesses but what about pensions and personal taxes?

11 May 2021

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Brexit support grants

The Government has made available a £20 million Brexit Support Fund which is specifically for small to medium-sized enterprises to help them access practical support, including training for new customs, rules of origin and VAT processes.

4 May 2021

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Audit and Consolidation Implications for UK subsidiaries of EU companies following Brexit

Prior to the UK leaving the European Union (EU), there were three ways in which UK incorporated companies that are subsidiaries of European Economic Area (EEA) parent companies could be exempt from having a statutory audit in the UK.

15 Apr 2021

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Furnished Holiday Let clampdown

Second home owners can save tax if their second property is available for holiday lets. This savings comes in the form of tax relief but also because the owners can pay business rates rather than council tax if the property is made available to let for at least 140 days a year.

6 Apr 2021

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Is cash king?

The origin of "cash is king" is not clear. It was used in 1988, after the global stock market crash in 1987, by Pehr G. Gyllenhammar, who was Chief Executive Officer of Swedish car group Volvo

19 Mar 2021

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Shaw Gibbs and BSKP joint Brexit VAT seminar

Asim Khan recently joined forces with German DFK member firm BSKP to deliver a seminar to help clients plan for Brexit.

18 Mar 2021

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How do I wind up my business?

Winding up the business is not always about insolvency, it can be about shareholders releasing their investment in the business in the most efficient way. If you are looking to wind up your business there are a number of areas that you need to consider

17 Mar 2021

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But, could you have your cake and eat it?

The Oxford Dictionary of Proverbs provides evidence that this popular quotation, that you cannot retain your cake for future consumption having already eaten it, dates back prior to 1546, when it was included in a compendium compiled by John Heywood.

16 Mar 2021

What our clients say

  • I have been a client of Shaw Gibbs since the 1960's and have always found a professional but friendly response from the partners or staff

    I have been a client of Shaw Gibbs since the 1960's and have always found a professional but friendly response from the partners or staff

    Richard Preston

  • Thank you for being such a great partner in building our business!

    Thank you for being such a great partner in building our business!

    Oege de Moor - CEO, Semmle

  • Experience, expertise and support was not only invaluable from a financing perspective, but also in assisting us to determine the future strategy.

    Experience, expertise and support was not only invaluable from a financing perspective, but also in assisting us to determine the future strategy.

    Charles Parry – John Parry Estates Ltd

  • Shaw Gibbs’ service provides timely expertise at a reasonable cost

    Shaw Gibbs’ service provides timely expertise at a reasonable cost

    OATS Limited

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