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What are the sick pay rules?   Legal Obligations First and foremost, an employer is under no legal obligation to pay an employee when they are off sick. In general, it has been found that employers offer between one and five days per annum as paid sick leave, but ultimately it is down to the…

Charity regulator The Charities Commission has published research showing that public trust in charities across England and Wales has reached a ten-year high.   According to the research, the two most important things the public are interested in when it comes to charities are: Where the charity spends spend their money; and That the charity…

Protecting your organisation from cyber threats is more critical than ever in today’s digital age.   One of the most effective ways to protect your organisation from cyber threats is through comprehensive end-user training. Decisive IT  is Whitings LLP’s IT consulting and support subsidiary and we offer an end-user cybersecurity training service. This provides a…

Approximately 25% of vocational learning and training in the UK is currently funded through the Apprentice Levy, so what exactly is the Apprentice Levy and what is the new government proposing to replace it with?   The Apprentice Levy Currently the levy is raised against those companies, or groups of companies, who have an annual…

Cash basis for landlord accounts – what does this mean for property businesses?   The default method by which accounts need to be undertaken has changed from April 2024 for all businesses, from one of an accrual basis to a cash basis. However, for individuals property businesses this has been the case since April 2017.…

Thetford Golf Club held their Captains Day on 6th July 2024 and their Junior Open on 2nd August and we were proud sponsors of the events. We love getting involved with the local community. Sponsoring both the Junior Open and Captains Day was another great opportunity for us to support our local club.   Despite…

Have you missed the deadline for the personal tax July payment on account? We discuss what this means and what you should do next.   Tax liability payments made past the deadline HMRC will begin to charge daily interest on the late payment and in addition, there may also be surcharges added. Therefore, it is…

Whitings are here to help in times of uncertainty. Individuals and businesses alike prefer certainty, however this is perhaps something there hasn’t been since COVID-19 and what that brought to us. Now, with a change of Government and their manifesto titled “Change” I think that we can all be certain that the uncertainty will continue.…

Hauliers edge closer to justice in a landmark ruling in the Truck Cartel Case.   An Update In a significant victory for the Road Haulage Association (RHA) and over 18,000 haulage operators, the Competition Appeal Tribunal has granted a Collective Proceedings Order (CPO) to the RHA. This ruling allows the RHA to seek compensation for…

It’s helpful to know the common mistakes people make when completing Self Assessment tax returns (SATR).   We know that filing your SATR can often feel like a daunting task, especially with the complexities of tax rules and looming deadlines. At Whitings LLP, we understand the challenges taxpayers face and are here to help you…