2017 news

You may have recently received a letter saying that HMRC’s information indicates you currently have or previously had offshore income or gains and if you have additional tax to pay, to tell HMRC using the Worldwide Disclosure Facility. If this applies to you – read on. 

The Chancellor’s Autumn Budget 2017 was Mr Hammond’s second Budget of 2017. The key themes revolved around embracing the future, in particular the changes, challenges and opportunities facing the United Kingdom as we prepare for Brexit. The Chancellor set out to balance investment in skills, infrastructure and homes with helping families cope with the cost of living.

The Chancellor announced today that the personal allowance will increase from £11,500 to £11,850 from 6 April 2018. For many, this is a welcome announcement as it will mean they have more cash in their pockets, however it does little to help those on the lowest incomes.

The Employment Appeals Tribunal have recently found some Uber drivers were ‘workers’ rather than ‘self-employed’ for employment law purposes.