Welcome to our October LiveWire.

Speculation is mounting that the Bank of England may raise UK interest rates from 4.75% to 5% in November. With the festive season approaching this is not good news for home owners or the retail industry which has already begun to slash prices to encourage greater pre-Christmas spending. An action in itself however, that is likely to lead to inflationary pressures and add to the case for a rise in interest rates.

As ever we would love to hear from you and if there are any topics you would like to see featured in future editions of LiveWire, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Kind regards

Lesley Stalker

October 2006
Dispense with time consuming tax forms
It is compulsory to report benefits and expenses reimbursed to employees to HMRC. Click here to learn how to reduce the administrative burden.
One in 5 CVs contains discrepancies
Alarmingly, a recent survey has found that many CVs submitted to employers contain 'significant discrepancies.' Click here to read about the importance of checking the accuracy of the information you have been provided.
Computers loaned to employees
Do you provide computers to your employees for business use at home? Click here to read about HMRC's interpretation of 'insignificant use' for private purposes.
What's your code?
Click here to read how HMRC collects tax due on 'other income,' via your tax code.
Employers urged to impose smoking ban
UK employers are being urged to introduce smoke-free work places prior to the official ban, which comes into force next summer. Click here to read more.
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