Welcome to Featherstone Hill
Your proactive accountant
We provide a comprehensive range of services for owner managed business including Accounts preparation, Corporation tax planning, Business advisory, Personal tax planning and much more.
We aim to make a positive contribution to the success of your business, whilst retaining good service and maintaining value for money.
With our experience we can offer a knowledgeable service to organisations and people all throughout the UK. We take satisfaction in providing a personalised accounting service from a team that has the knowledge to support your company's success.
We will support you every step of the way to help achieve your company objectives, growing your business with a collaborative approach.
We deal with clients of all sizes across numerous industries, so whether your business is just getting started or it is already established and you need professional advice, we are here to help.
Please get in touch with us to learn more about us and how we can support you in achieving your objectives.
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Latest news from Featherstone Hill
As has been widely expected in the last few weeks, the Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, made some significant changes to the Employers National Insurance (NI) rate and threshold in the Autumn Budget.
On 30 October 2024, Rachel Reeves delivered her first Budget speech. As the first Budget speech ever delivered by a female Chancellor of the Exchequer, the occasion was bound to be one for the history books regardless of what was said.
The UK government has announced a consultation on new legislations designed to regulate Buy-Now, Pay-Later (BNPL) products. The forthcoming rules, which will bring BNPL products under the supervision of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), are designed to provide the same key protections for BNPL as exist for other consumer credit products.
Following the release of the Employment Rights Bill, its Impact Assessment was published last week showing that the new Bill will have a “positive direct impact on economic growth.”
A strong relationship with your bank is a crucial part of the success and stability of your business. You may rely on them for tailored financial solutions, ranging from short-term credit facilities to long-term loans, to support your growth plans or manage cash flow fluctuations.
At the International Investment Summit, the UK government announced nearly £63 billion in new investments, which are expected to create 38,000 jobs.
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) have reported that their measure for inflation (Consumer Prices Index) fell to 1.7% for September. This is an unexpected reduction and is the lowest inflation has been in more than three years.
With the Budget coming on 30th October, speculation is increasing on what changes will be announced. The Chancellor and the Prime Minister have made comments to indicate that the Budget will bring “difficult decisions”.
Action Fraud has received over 30 crime reports since June 2023 relating to remote access scams targeting businesses, with victims reporting losses totalling over £3.8 million.
Google have launched AI (Artificial Intelligence) focused online training for people and businesses to help capture the benefits of AI, whether it’s to save time, get a new job, or grow your business.
The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt, has confirmed that the Autumn Statement will be on 22 November 2023. The Autumn Statement can affect tax policy, benefits, and much more. The Chancellor will make his announcement to Parliament, setting out the Government’s plans on all matters fiscal and economic. Interestingly, this could be the Chancellor’s last statement before the next General Election, depending on the time frame that the government chooses.
The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has produced guidance on biometric data and biometric technologies.
The AI Safety Summit will take place on the 1st and 2nd November at Bletchley Park.
Innovation has generally been recognised as essential for value creation, both for individual companies and for the UK economy as a whole. The development of new ideas, processes, and technologies and their flow across different sectors is a significant driver of economic growth and productivity. Recently, innovation has also been identified as crucial to the transition of the economy away from fossil fuels and carbon-intensive business activities.