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The new Labour Government has pledged to “Get Britain Building” by implementing reforms to the planning system and initiating national infrastructure projects. While construction industry leaders have broadly welcomed these reforms, the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) emphasises the need for a robust, long-term training and skills development plan to address the sector’s ongoing skills… Read more

The hospitality industry is beginning to see signs of recovery, with research indicating increased optimism for pubs and restaurants. However, many businesses continue to struggle with rising costs, including the recent minimum wage increase in April. Some venues have successfully offset these costs through price adjustments, and larger brands are showing renewed confidence by investing… Read more

Accountants are essential partners in managing your business finances. They provide expert advice, assist with business strategies, and help ensure your company grows while saving money. With an accountant, you can focus more on running your business, knowing that your financial matters are in good hands. A skilled accountant can save you money by optimising… Read more

Get to know our Managing Director Mark, who has been working in our York office for almost 36 years. Read below to find out about how he started his career at HGH and what he thinks of the firm’s progress. What does your day-to-day role include? My day-to-day role includes lots of meetings. I particularly… Read more

Saving for your child’s retirement might not be your top priority right now, but opening a pension for your child has many benefits for their financial wellbeing and security. The earlier you start, the more time the money has to grow. It also helps in spreading your wealth across generations and supporting your future family…. Read more

Get to know our Senior Manager Kelsey, who has been working in our York office for almost 10 years. Read below to find out about her career at HGH and what she enjoys most. What does your day-to-day role include? As a Chartered Accountant and Chartered Tax Advisor I’m involved in a wide variety of work… Read more

Managing your own payroll can be time consuming and complicated, particularly with the ever-increasing complexity of taxation and employment legislation. There is an increasing burden on businesses to comply with these issues and non-compliance can lead to substantial penalties. In the pursuit of efficiency, accuracy, and compliance, many businesses have turned to outsourcing their payroll… Read more

Is your business landscape going to change with a new Government? The General Election may bring yet more uncertainty for business owners, especially those who are considering when to exit their business and the tax implications of that. So with an aging business owner population and younger business owners not wishing to employ staff but… Read more

In this year’s Spring Budget, the Chancellor announced changes to the High Income Child Benefit Charge (HICBC). This measure has increased the adjusted net income threshold for the HICBC from £50,000 to £60,000, from 6th April 2024.  In this blog we will explain a bit about the changes so you can determine how it might… Read more

Following the Chancellor’s Spring Budget speech last month, we have put together a summary of the most significant announcements to help you understand what the 2024 Budget means for you. His speech promised more investment, more jobs, better public services, and lower tax. National Insurance The Chancellor made further changes to National Insurance Contributions (NICs),… Read more