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We update our website regularly with news, articles and factsheets on business and personal finance topics.  Please see below for details of the items published recently.

2009 Budget Report Summary (pdf)
23/4/2009

Enjoy a wealthier New Year with these seasonal tax tips
8/12/2008
With Winter now upon us, why not take advantage of the various forms of tax relief to ensure a wealthier and more profitable New Year for both you and your business?

R&D tax credit cheer for SMEs
8/12/2008
Amidst the challenges posed by the recession, some small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) have been given a scrap of good news as they can now benefit from significant changes to Research and Development (R&D) tax credits which came into effect on 1 August 2008.

Tough times business management checklist (pdf)
5/12/2008
Use our checklist to identify areas for an immediate action plan for your business.

Winter diary dates and deadlines
3/12/2008
Reminders for your winter diary...

Local sourcing - what it means to farmers in Devon
3/12/2008
Local sourcing was on the agenda at a meeting of the Devon Farm Management Association, sponsored by Simpkins Edwards, with a buyer from Tesco plc on hand to give an insight into how one of the UK's largest supermarkets is viewing the future for food supplies.

Reduction in the standard rate of VAT (pdf)
27/11/2008
With changes to the standard rate of VAT applying from 1 December 2008 until December 2009, our factsheet sets out some of the key issues for businesses.

Business reaction to the Pre-Budget Report
25/11/2008
Chancellor Alistair Darling's Pre-Budget Report has generated a mixed reaction from the business community, with measures designed to help small businesses survive through recession broadly welcomed.

Pre-Budget Report summary (pdf)
25/11/2008