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What’s in it for charities? A look at the Autumn Budget 2024
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- 01 Nov 2024
After much of the Budget was trailed ahead of time (to the chagrin of the Speaker of the House of Commons), there was a risk that the Budget would not contain any provisions not yet floated in the media. The Chancellor did manage to spring a couple of surprises but, sadly, no great relief or support specifically for charities was announced.
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UK pension reform and investment in real estate
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- 31 Oct 2024
As has been covered in previous articles and webinars for the Construction & Real Estate Community, UK institutional capital has been undergoing a period of dramatic change. This is of huge significance to the real estate industry as UK defined benefit (DB) pension schemes and life insurers have historically been major investors in real estate as an asset class. Regulatory, demographic and other pressures have been driving a shift over decades, which has had a major knock-on impact on investment in illiquid asset classes, including real estate. The previous government had been slowly moving fo...
Autumn Budget makes significant changes to inheritance tax
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- 30 Oct 2024
The government has announced that the inheritance tax (IHT) nil rate band will be fixed for a further two years, business property relief (BPR) and agricultural property relief (APR) will be reformed and the exemption for pensions will be removed.
News in brief
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- 28 Oct 2024
Read our daily summary of what is happening in the worlds of accountancy, business and finance.
How to ensure colleagues understand financial information
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- 25 Oct 2024
With local government budgets under pressure and more councils adopting commercialisation strategies, key stakeholders must have a strong grasp of financial information to aid sound decision-making.
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Clicks and mortar: construction pivots towards AI
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- 24 Oct 2024
A recent article from RSM highlighted examples of how Generative Artificial Intelligence (Gen AI) may be implemented in the construction sector, with a particular focus on how its use in the design and planning stages could help to improve margins. For examples of AI and technology already in use today, we can point to many examples.
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RICS' International Valuations Standards Agenda Consultation response: implications for accountancy professionals
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- 23 Oct 2024
The International Valuation Standards Council (IVSC) plays a crucial role in establishing global standards for real estate valuation. The IVSC has published its 2024 Agenda Consultation, aiming to shape the future of the International Valuation Standards (IVS). This triennial consultation invites stakeholders to provide their input on key valuation topics that are crucial for the ongoing development of IVS.
Tax news in brief 23 October 2024
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- 22 Oct 2024
Highlights from the broader tax news for the week ending 23 October 2024, including: a new GAAR advisory panel opinion; updated guidance on employment related securities; and developments with regard to the Celtic freeport tax sites.
Barratt’s £2.5bn takeover of Redrow given go-ahead by UK regulator
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- 04 Oct 2024
CMA accepts undertakings by both housebuilders to address concerns over a potential local competition issue
ICAEW helps to plot business tax roadmap
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- 01 Oct 2024
ICAEW welcomes the government’s commitment to publish a business tax roadmap and has set out its recommendations to the Exchequer Secretary in both a meeting and letter.
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