Amazon Lending
BKL tax partner David Whiscombe comments via the UK200Group on news that online retailer Amazon is to launch Amazon Lending tomorrow (30 June). ‘It will offer
Potential value of older workers to UK economy
Commenting for the UK200Group, BKL tax partner David Whiscombe responds to new research suggesting that the UK economy could receive a £100 billion boost by more
LDF: Final countdown
In an article for Taxation magazine, we examine the impact of the Liechtenstein Disclosure Facility’s closure. KEY POINTS The final six months of the
Pre-Budget action desirable?
There will be a second budget on 8 July in which it is to be expected that some at least of the Conservative party’s election
Cooling off: debt as consideration for CGT disposal
The recent First-tier Tribunal decision in Cooling [2015] UKFTT 223 (TC) is more complex than it appears to be. Mr Cooling sold the shares in
BKL Principal makes Accountancy Age’s ‘35 under 35 – practice’ list
Accountancy Age recently released its national list of top ’35 under 35’ high achievers, and BKL Principal, Jon Wedge, was recognised as one of the
Cashing in personal pensions
Commenting for the UK200Group, BKL tax partner David Whiscombe responds to Chancellor George Osborne’s comments on the take-up of new pension freedoms. “Today’s press reports
£250m of pension pots spent on housing
‘Official figures suggest that £1bn has been transferred from people’s pensions since new rules were introduced two months ago. Some £250m has been spent on
HMRC and “Mid-Size Businesses”
In 2014 HMRC published the findings of some research it had carried out into “mid-size businesses” (by which they mean businesses with £10m – £200m
Osborne’s plans for permanent surplus
BKL tax partner David Whiscombe comments via the UK200Group on reports that Chancellor George Osborne will use his Mansion House speech tonight to signal a return
