Walsall Council advise us that there are still quite a number of businesses yet to claim the 2020 Business Grant made available to help businesses during Lockdown. This grant is non refundable and is available whether the business is trading or not at this time. Below is a snapshot of details and eligibility How are the grants to be provided?

Pickford Solicitors celebrate their birthday after an incredible second year in business!

On 1st March 2018 the old paper £10 note ceases to be legal tender!

On 14th September 2017 a new polymer £10 note will come into circulation

The Bank of Mum and dad is now one of the leading sources of finance for house purchases. Assisting children get a foot on the property ladder can have a number of legal and tax issues ...

The old paper £5 note will cease to be legal tender from 5th May 2017 so search under that mattress, dig through your pockets and shake your piggy bank and make sure you get yours exchanged or spent!

Here’s a few things I hear fairly regularly;

Do you remember that advert, with Moira Stewart, assuring us about how easy it was to complete a self-assessment tax return?

More people are now tipping off HMRC about tax evasion.

With more ways to watch individuals activities, HMRC have more ways of finding out those who are not declaring information.