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VAT reduced to 15%

VAT reduced to 15%
Well, I guess you’ve noticed that the Government has announced that the VAT rate is to reduce to 15% from Sunday night?

We’ve started to receive questions on how to change our clients’ systems to reflect the new rate, so I thought it would be useful if I circulated a quick email to highlight some of the technical challenges this presents.

What do you need to look out for… ?
Accountancy Software packages such as Sage and QuickBooks need to have an additional VAT code setup. Remember that some of your transactions may span the 1st … Continue Reading

The London to Brighton Veteran Car Run 2008

The London to Brighton Veteran Car Run 2008
This year, we were honoured to take part in yet another London to Brighton Veteran Car run.

Steve and Andy took it in turns to drive the 1905 Renault, whilst Hazel and Sarah and the children all had the chance to dress up in Edwardian clothes and take part in the world’s oldest motoring event.

550 cars set off from Hyde Park very early on the traditional first Sunday in November and took to the route out of London, through Streatham, Brixton, Croydon and Crawley before heading up into the South Downs hills along the … Continue Reading