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New patents service

New patents service

The Intellectual Property Office (IPO) is the official UK government body responsible for intellectual property (IP) rights including patents, designs, trade marks and copyright.  The process of applying for a patent is set to change significantly over the next...
Claim a tax refund for work expenses

Claim a tax refund for work expenses

HMRC has issued a press release to remind employees that may be able to claim a claim tax relief for bills they pay that are related to their employment. The most recent figures show that more than 800,000 taxpayers claimed tax refunds for work expenses during the...
The importance of being interested

The importance of being interested

Conversation takes a turn for the worse if you have an opinion that your client has no idea how to solve their problem(s) and all they need to do is listen to your solution. And you may be right in your interpretation of the facts, but will the client appreciate your...
Action to contain cost of living pressures – groceries

Action to contain cost of living pressures – groceries

The Competition & Markets Authority has issued an update on the action it is taking to ease price rises in grocery bills. In their press release issued on 15 May 2023, the CMA said: As cost of living pressures have grown, the CMA has been working to understand how...
Tax on public transport season tickets

Tax on public transport season tickets

There are certain tax rules that it is important to be aware of where you pay for the public transport costs of your employees. The provision of public transport costs include: season tickets provided for employees; season ticket costs reimbursed to employees; loans...