What could we expect to come out of the Capital Gains Tax review?
You may have read in the press recently that HMRC’s Office of Tax Simplification (OTS) has released a formal consultation...
Much anticipated changes to Entrepreneurs Relief announced
The Budget on 11 March 2020 confirmed changes to the Entrepreneurs Relief (ER) legislation. So, not the complete abolition of...
What are the academy trust figures we really need?
I’ve written previously about the relevance and potential pitfalls of some of the online information available regarding academy trusts, and...
Beware the false gods of academy trust statistics
There is a wealth of information available – particularly online – about the structure and performance of academy trusts; but...
Should business owners take any pre-election action?
We are on the eve of one of the most momentous elections in the UK’s history. Much will be decided...
SMEs still under threat from late payment culture and commercial disputes
A new survey of hundreds of SMEs has found that late payments continue to cause serious concerns for six out...
Why collaboration might be the cornerstone of success for academy trusts
Against a backdrop of school league tables, academy trust educational and financial performance statistics, as well as a raft of...
How do you find the right leadership team for your multi-academy trust?
Each leadership team is unique, so find the right one for your trust. When it comes to the overall performance...
How will changes to the Academies Handbook affect trust governance and finances?
Anyone involved in the running of an academy trust will have been waiting for the publication of the Academies Financial...
Only nine out of 40 University Technical Colleges are operating within budget as they fail to attract pupils
31 University Technical Colleges owe £14 million to the Education Skills Funding Agency Forced to hand back cash due to...
Pay Times 2019: Minimum wage increases and Student Loan changes see young people benefit from budget – for now
The statutory national minimum wage in the UK was 20 years old this year – the same age as many...
Fair Pay for Teachers?
Substantial budgetary cuts, a shortfall in public finances – does this sound all too familiar? But are the cuts fair?...