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2013/2014 Year End Strategies
Despite ongoing attemps to simplify the UK tax system, the regime remains notoriously complex. The rules are often cumbersome and subject to frequent changes, with some applying immediately while others may be deferred for one, two or more years. Download the attachment to see how Rothmans can help you navigate this minefield!
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Rothmans sponsors Venus Awards 'New Business Award'
Rothmans are proud to support The Venus Awards celebrating women in business in the Southampton area or SO postcode area. Women from Southampton can enter the The Venus Awards. You can nominate yourself, your female friends, business associates or colleagues into a selection of award categories at www.venusawards.co.uk Rothmans is sponsoring the New Business Award and are looking forward to seeing the nominations come in from Southampton based businesses. Says founder Tara Howard, “We are delighted to give Women in Business in South...
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Rothmans staff event raise nearly £2,500 for the Alzheimer’s Society
In September 2013 almost 100 Rothmans staff and their family members took part in the 10K Alzheimer’s Society Memory Walk in Southsea. The 10K walk started from Castle Field, the most southern tip of Portsmouth and followed the seafront towards the magnificent Historic Dockyards passing many sites of interest along the way, including Clarence Pier, the iconic Square Tower, and Gunwharf Quays. Rothmans were thrilled to bring so many staff members and their families together to an event to raise money for the Alzheimer..
Read article Do you know a Santa concerned about the employment status of his elf?
Is he employed or self-employed? You need to look at all the facts. The work is seasonal so is not full-time and if Mr Bell is not obliged to always offer himself for work each year then this would point to self-employment. Can Mr Bell send in a substitute if he is unable to do the work himself? Does he charge an agreed fee for the season? Does he bring his own tools to work? If the answer to these questions is yes then this would further indicate self-employment. Conversely, the fact that Mr Bell only works for Santa and no...
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New Senior Partner takes the helm
After a six-year term as Senior Partner, Barry Lynch, has handed over the role to Martin Osborne. Barry continues as Partner at the Winchester branch. Martin, who joined the firm in 1984, says: “During his time at the helm, Barry has managed a number of significant events, including overseeing our conversion to LLP status and leading a complete rebranding of the firm. “I am pleased to have taken over as senior partner at a time when there is a more positive economic outlook and greatly look forward to continui...
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2013 Autumn Statement
Delivering the 2013 Autumn Statement, the Chancellor said the latest forecasts from the Office for Budget Responsibility proved that Britain’s economic plan is working but warned that the job is not done. George Osborne stressed that: · the deficit is down but it’s still too high · growth is up but productivity is too low · businesses are expanding but exports could be better; and · disposable incomes are improving but households are still struggling with the cost of living. I...
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