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Our News & Advice section serves as a valuable resource for the latest industry insights, tax updates, and financial planning tips.

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What The Stopgap GP Contract Means For Practices

NHS GPs in England will receive £11.8bn in government funding in 2024/25 in a stopgap arrangement introduced to give the new Labour administration time to draw up its long-term funding plans in the wake of the general election. The settlement includes a

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Latest VAT Updates On Private School Fees

After months of anticipation, the Government has finally issued a detailed VAT technical note and draft legislation, regarding the proposed changes to the VAT status of private schools. This significant update initiates a seven-week consultation period, allowing stakeholders to provide

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UK Hospitality Industry 2024: A Financial Guide

The hospitality industry is central to the UK economy. Across the food and beverage, accommodation, travel, tourism, and entertainment and recreation sectors, the industry is the UK’s third biggest employer, providing livelihoods to some 3.5 million workers. It directly contributes

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Growth Through Pricing

This whitepaper gives you the keys to greater profits in one short read. What you’ll learn through this whitepaper: What the dangers are of being cheap Selling on cheapness is dangerous. (Prospective) Customers are likely to confuse it with low

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Jones Harris: Our Positive Reviews

At Jones Harris, we take pride in our customer reviews. The feedback we receive from our clients highlights our dedication to maintaining exceptional service standards, and we use these reviews to ensure we continually meet our clients’ needs. We are

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A Tailored Approach: The Jones Harris Difference

Every business is unique, so why accept anything less than a uniquely tailored service from your accountant? At Jones Harris, we believe in offering a genuinely bespoke service and making life easy for our clients. Our approach ensures that your

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Launching Your Business With Confidence

Starting a business is an exciting journey, but it can also be daunting. At Jones Harris, we have decades of experience helping our clients launch successful new ventures. Whether you’re a first-time entrepreneur or a seasoned business owner, an initial

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Jones Harris: Past, present and future

Jones Harris might have recently celebrated over 5 decades of assisting clients with a bespoke accountancy service tailored to everyone’s individual accounting and taxation needs, but we have never been more forward thinking. Our commitment to innovation is reflected in

Tax Technical Services from Jones Harris
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Tax Technical Services from Jones Harris

In today’s complex tax landscape, confidence is key but often hard to come by. At Jones Harris, we specialise in providing the guidance and support you need to navigate Tax laws and legislations with ease. Our experienced team helps you

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Are You Getting Minimum Wage Payments Right?

On the 20th February, the Government named and shamed 524 businesses for failing to pay the minimum wage to their staff. These failures amounted to a total of nearly £16 million that had not been paid to their workers. Each

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Companies House Fees To Increase From 1 May 2024

Companies House have reviewed the fees they charge and have released details of the new charges that will apply from 1 May 2024. Companies House work on a cost recovery basis, so the fees are set to cover their costs

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National Apprenticeship Week 2024

This week is National Apprenticeship Week! The week brings together businesses and individuals who are passionate about apprenticeships in order to celebrate the value, benefit and opportunity that they bring. Here at Jones Harris, we believe we have a duty

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There is No New ‘Side Hustle Tax’, Say Experts

The Low Incomes Tax Reform Group has reassured those selling goods and services online that they won’t be subject to a new “side hustle tax”, despite information online suggesting otherwise. While there are new rules (as of 1 January 2024),

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Find A Grant Service

Find a grant is a UK government service that allows businesses to search all UK government-funded grants. Businesses can use the website to browse or search for available grants, check if they are eligible, and find out how to apply

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Action Fraud Warns of Remote Access Scams

Action Fraud has received over 30 crime reports since June 2023 relating to remote access scams targeting businesses, with victims reporting losses totalling over £3.8 million. Based on analysis of crime reports by the National Fraud Intelligence Bureau, Action Fraud

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New Hospitality Employment Programme

The pilot scheme, set to launch in Liverpool before being rolled out to other major cities over the coming months, will see benefit claimants gain an industry recognised accreditation, endorsed by industry leaders including Greene King, Marriot Hotels, and ACC

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One-Stop-Shop to Help Businesses Save Money and Go Green

British businesses will be able to access advice and support to reduce their energy bills while cutting their carbon emissions. The UK Business Climate Hub, launched in August, includes a free carbon calculator and a suite of new tools to help businesses

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The Autumn Statement is Scheduled For 22nd November 2023

The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt, has confirmed that the Autumn Statement will be on 22 November 2023. The Autumn Statement can affect tax policy, benefits, and much more. The Chancellor will make his announcement to Parliament, setting out

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We Are Rebranding

Jones Harris have been serving Lancashire’s business community for over fifty years, so to celebrate this fantastic achievement, and to align with our future growth plans, we have made the strategic decision to embark on an exciting re-brand. Being proud

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Jones Harris: You Dedicated Partners in Business

Jones Harris is where accounting meets innovation and passion. Nestled in the heart of Fleetwood, we are more than just accountants; we are your dedicated partners in business. Our goal is to provide personalised and specialist advice that resonates with