A Tree Preservation Order (‘a Preservation Order’) is made by a Local Planning Authority (‘the Planning Authority’) for the purpose of protecting specific trees or woodlands from: without the Planning Authority’s consent, in order to protect against wilful damage and destruction. Part VIII of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 (‘the Act’),and The Town […]

In our previous articles discussing the Research & Development (R&D) Tax Relief scheme and the process of Making a Claim for R&D Tax Relief, we explored the evolution and types of R&D tax relief schemes, as well as the criteria used by HMRC when processing a claim. In this article, Hamraj Kang delves into the […]

In an earlier article, we delved into the Research & Development (R&D) Tax Relief scheme, explaining its evolution, available schemes, and qualification criteria for tax credits. This article aims to explain the factors considered by HMRC when processing a claim and details how KANGS can assist in any HMRC investigation arising from the application process […]

In 2000, the Government introduced Research and Development (R&D) Tax Credits, with the aim of incentivising both small and large companies to work on innovative projects in science and technology. Around 90,000 companies claimed back £6.6bn in tax relief in 2021. Tim Thompson and Naz Maqsoom provide a general outline of the nature of this […]

It is widely known that contractors, freelancers, recruitment agencies, or employment businesses enlist the services of an 'umbrella company' for payroll management, either for their own needs or to pay temporary workers. This arrangement allows them to focus on their primary work or business activities. Typically, the umbrella company becomes the employer and pays wages […]

Encouraging or assisting another person in taking or attempting to take their own life is already considered an offence under the Suicide Act 1961. Nonetheless, there is acceptance that further action is necessary, particularly given the rise in hospital admissions due to self-harm among children aged ten to fourteen between 2022 and 2023. Broadening the […]