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Porsche warns UK customers of Brexit price rise

17 February 2019, 3:31 pm

The German carmaker asks new UK customers to agree a possible 10% price rise for post-Brexit deliveries.

Passengers seek flights after Flybmi ceases operations

17 February 2019, 1:28 pm

Travellers tell the BBC they cannot get home after the UK regional airline went into administration.

Pension contribution hike to hit pay packets

17 February 2019, 3:59 am

The potential impact on workers with auto-enrolled pensions is "quite substantial", says an expert.

How Lidl learnt to be less German in the UK

17 February 2019, 1:14 am

Ronny Gottschlich, the former boss of Lidl, explains how the German discounter grew in the UK.

Quadriga: The cryptocurrency exchange that lost $135m

17 February 2019, 12:41 am

When Quadriga's founder died he left behind a mystery: what happened to millions in cryptocurrency?

Chancellor Philip Hammond's visit to China not going ahead

16 February 2019, 8:54 pm

It comes amid reports a speech by the UK's defence secretary has caused upset in China.

'Killer car seats' sold online for £8

16 February 2019, 12:42 am

The illegal car seats have appeared for sale online, although sites say listings have been deleted.

The community that rejected Amazon

15 February 2019, 11:08 pm

Amazon's plans for a campus in Long Island City bitterly divided a community grappling with rapid change.

Brumadinho dam collapse: Eight arrests at Brazil's Vale

15 February 2019, 7:54 pm

Employees at mining giant Vale are arrested amid a criminal probe into the dam break that killed 166.

Barbara Angus appointed Global Tax Policy Leader at EY

15 February 2019, 4:31 pm

EY today announced the appointment of Barbara Angus to the role of EY Global Tax Policy Leader. The EY global tax policy network of professionals advises companies and engages with governments on the development and implementation of policy initiatives in more than 140 jurisdictions across the globe. Based in Washington, DC, Barbara will focus on […]

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Private probation firms in Wales and south west in administration

15 February 2019, 3:22 pm

Unions say they had warned about the "disastrous privatisation programme" four years ago.

Vogue Brazil exec quits over 'slave party' criticism

15 February 2019, 1:53 pm

Fashion Director Donata Meirelles has been criticised for party photos said to "evoke slavery."

MacIntyre Hudson hires Batanayi Katongera as TP Partner

15 February 2019, 1:46 pm

MHA MacIntyre Hudson has appointed Batanayi Katongera as transfer pricing partner, effective January 2019. MHA MacIntyre Hudson is the U.K. member firm for Baker Tilly International and Batanayi will be based in the London office. Batanayi will be leading the transfer pricing service line at MHA and has over 18 years of transfer pricing experience […]

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RBS warns of Brexit harm as profits double

15 February 2019, 12:53 pm

Profits jump at the bank, but it warns the economy faces a heightened level of Brexit uncertainty.

ByrneWallace makes two senior tax hires

15 February 2019, 12:30 pm

ByrneWallace has announced the continued expansion of the firm’s Tax practice with the appointment of Tracey O’Donnell as partner and Head of Capital Advisory, and the appointment of Philip Nolan as Tax Principal and Head of Indirect Taxes. Tracey O’Donnell has extensive experience advising individuals and their families on tax and estate planning issues, wills and succession, and trusts (both […]

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US-China trade talks break up without deal

15 February 2019, 12:07 pm

The US says "very difficult issues" remain unresolved with talks due to resume in the US next week.

Matthew Missaghi promoted to GST Partner at MinterEllison

15 February 2019, 11:36 am

MinterEllison has recently announced the promotion of GST specialist Matthew Missaghi as a Partner in their national Tax team. The firm’s national Tax team now includes 3 GST partners, and over 70 tax professionals. A specialist tax advisor with an industry leading reputation in the GST and government sector, Mr Missaghi has extensive expertise that […]

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Glyn Fullelove is 2019/2020 CIOT President

15 February 2019, 11:34 am

The Chartered Institute of Taxation (CIOT) has announced its team of Officers for 2019-20. Current CIOT Deputy President Glyn Fullelove will be President, with Peter Rayney the Deputy President and Susan Ball Vice-President. Glyn is Chairman of the Technical Committee of the CIOT and a former Chairman of the International Taxes Sub-Committee. Until September 2018 […]

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Simon Denye to lead DSW Tax Consulting

15 February 2019, 11:28 am

Independent advisory firm Dow Schofield Watts has expanded its services with the launch of a new tax consultancy arm. DSW Tax Consulting will be led by Simon Denye who has over 21 years’ experience as a tax specialist with firms including PwC and KPMG and most recently as Tax Director at CLB Coopers. It will […]

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Howard Wiener to lead KPMG’s US tax practice in London

15 February 2019, 11:22 am

Howard Wiener has been named principal in charge of KPMG U.S.’s national tax practice based in London. In this role, he will lead a team of approximately 30 London-based professionals on working with KPMG International member firms to serve the U.S. tax needs of European-based investors, funds and multinational corporations, as well as U.S.-headquartered companies […]

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Which banks do customers love or hate?

15 February 2019, 11:20 am

The UK's competition body lists the top, and bottom, rated banks for customer satisfaction.

Millennium & Copthorne struggles to recruit EU staff

15 February 2019, 11:07 am

Millennium & Copthorne says its London hotels are facing difficulties in recruiting EU workers.

UK retail sales bounce back in January

15 February 2019, 10:24 am

Clothing discounts helped retail sales to rebound sharply last month, official figures show.

Brexit: What trade deals has the UK done so far?

15 February 2019, 9:26 am

The UK says it want to replicate the EU's trade agreements "as far as possible".

Meet the tech entrepreneurs tackling sexual harassment

15 February 2019, 12:00 am

In the wake of the #MeToo movement, new apps are helping victims gather and share evidence.

How the chocolate bar became a million dollar idea

14 February 2019, 11:57 pm

The BBC's Aaron Heslehurst explains how the chocolate bar became a million dollar idea.

Amazon cancels New York City campus plan

14 February 2019, 8:10 pm

The internet giant hit local opposition over the roughly $3bn in subsidies it had been promised.

JP Morgan creates first US bank-backed crypto-currency

14 February 2019, 3:58 pm

The US investment bank has created the JPM Coin to handle wholesale payments for some clients.

Death certificate to treble in price

14 February 2019, 2:46 pm

And many families need multiple copies making the price hike from £4 to £11 even more onerous.

Butlers in the Buff wins trademark case

14 February 2019, 2:08 pm

A company that provides scantily-clad beefcakes to serve at parties wins a dispute over its name.

Patisserie Valerie rescue saves 2,000 jobs

14 February 2019, 12:39 pm

The cake chain and sister brand Philpotts have been bought out of administration, saving 117 shops.

Airbus scraps A380 superjumbo jet as sales slump

14 February 2019, 12:22 pm

The aircraft manufacturer ends production of the superjumbo after key buyer Emirates cuts order.

Property repossessions 'lowest since 1980'

14 February 2019, 11:12 am

Low mortgage rates and a less aggressive attitude from lenders means fewer are having their homes seized.

German economy narrowly avoids recession

14 February 2019, 10:40 am

The economy has been hit by a slowdown in the global economy and problems in the car sector.

Why did the Airbus A380 fail?

14 February 2019, 5:54 am

It was billed as the future of air travel, but airlines increasingly saw the jet as too big and inefficient.

Carlos Ghosn and Japan's 'hostage justice' system

14 February 2019, 12:22 am

Critics say the pressure to confess is immense and there is no real presumption of innocence.

The fashion models struggling with a life of debt

14 February 2019, 12:10 am

Models travel between fashion capitals for the chance to appear on the catwalks, but many will go home without pay and more debt.

Valentine's Day: This man devised a formula for finding love, and followed it

14 February 2019, 12:09 am

Wouldn't it make sense to take a more rational approach to choosing your perfect partner?

May challenged on 'rip-off' energy cap pledge

13 February 2019, 2:51 pm

An MP reminds the PM of her call to end to rip-off energy prices, but tells her 2.5 million people were now in fuel poverty.

Brexit healthcare worries for Brits in Spain

13 February 2019, 12:10 am

British pensioners in Europe worry about healthcare costs in the event of a no-deal Brexit.

Japan turns to tech to cut long working hours

13 February 2019, 12:09 am

Overwork is a longstanding problem in Japan and companies are turning to technology for solutions.

Hotels train staff to spot human trafficking

13 February 2019, 12:07 am

The check-in desks of hotels are becoming the front line for detecting victims of human trafficking.

Valentine's Day: Japan falling out of love with 'obligation chocolates'

13 February 2019, 12:06 am

Some women in Japan are moving away from the custom of giving 'obligation chocolates' to male colleagues.

'I was in the taxi and he put his hand on my knee'

12 February 2019, 7:12 pm

As taxi drivers face the prospect of extra criminal checks, one woman tells of being assaulted by her driver.

Would you be happy to see your doctor online?

12 February 2019, 12:20 am

Video consultations are saving doctors time and money, but are they good for patients, too?

London's secret billion-pound guilds

12 February 2019, 12:17 am

London's trade guilds date back a thousand years and have billions of pounds in assets. But have they forgotten their original purpose?

Mobile roaming charges: What will happen in Europe after Brexit?

11 February 2019, 4:53 pm

Will Brits be able to use their mobile phones in Europe after Brexit without paying extra?

'Ideas are worthless, execution matters'

11 February 2019, 12:09 am

StockX founder Josh Luber says entrepreneurs just need to put "one foot in front of the other".

'I stole £30,000 from my mum to make millions'

11 February 2019, 12:07 am

Andrew Michael was 17 when he used his mother's credit card without her knowledge to launch a successful IT company.

When parents sue children for retirement support

11 February 2019, 12:07 am

A handful of Asian countries allow parents to take legal action against their children who fail to support them.

Brexit: How could it affect the fashion industry?

11 February 2019, 12:03 am

Brexit may mean buying your favourite brand could cost you more. Here's why.

Goldman Sachs' role in the 1MDB scandal - in 300 words

10 February 2019, 7:16 am

The firm is facing legal action after helping to raise money for Malaysia's state development fund.

What effect has Brexit had on the UK economy?

10 February 2019, 1:51 am

The prolonged uncertainty of the "Brexit fog" seems to be leaving its mark on prosperity.

Sweets industry stands firm against sugar backlash

10 February 2019, 12:40 am

How is the world's biggest trade fair for sweets adapting to a growing backlash against sugar?

'I created my dream job: pet transporter'

10 February 2019, 12:27 am

Merebeth Veit has invented a job for herself that satisfies the two loves of her life, animals and travel.

747: How the jumbo jet shaped 50 years of flight

9 February 2019, 4:43 am

Fifty years since the Boeing 747's first flight, BBC Rewind looks back on how the jumbo jet changed aviation and global travel.

The art dealer making jewellery from e-waste

8 February 2019, 9:02 pm

Eliza Walter works at an art gallery, but in her spare time she makes sustainable jewellery.

Equine flu: What is the cost to horse racing?

8 February 2019, 8:30 pm

Racing faces its biggest financial crisis in 18 years, being forced to close down due to equine flu.

'How a smartphone saved my mother's life'

8 February 2019, 12:04 am

The smartphone is becoming a powerful medical tool that can diagnose a growing number of conditions.

Bignon Lebray announces 2 new tax partners

7 February 2019, 10:59 am

Bignon Lebray has announced that it has appointed 2 new tax partners – one promotion and one external hire. Pierre-Emmanuel Scherrer has been promoted to partner in the tax law department in Lyon. He joined the firm in 2017 and has developed the tax offering by acting on equity and tax engineering transactions. He is involved […]

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Questro International hires Chris Whitehouse in Zurich office

7 February 2019, 10:50 am

Questro International has announced today the expansion of its Zurich office and the recruitment of Chris Whitehouse as an additional TP Partner in Switzerland. Chris works across all TP areas, with a particular focus on operating model (re)design and competent authority matters. Questro International was founded in October 2013 by an experienced team of ex-Big 4 transfer pricing professionals. Chris joins the […]

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Laura Macca joins EisnerAmper to focus on tax technology & transformation

7 February 2019, 10:45 am

Laura Macca joins EisnerAmper LLP as a director, focused on tax technology & transformation.  Macca has over 20 years of tax experience and has practised at large multinational corporations and Big 4 public accounting firms.  Most recently, she was the chief of staff of tax at the family office at Bridgewater Associates, where she focused […]

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The real-life Marie Kondos who will come to your home

7 February 2019, 12:11 am

Meet the women around the world who are making tidying up and decluttering into a career.

Mexican economic plan aims to cut migration to the US

7 February 2019, 12:07 am

While Donald Trump wants to build his wall, Mexico's new president wants less of his countrymen and women to want to go to the US.

David Malpass: Who is Trump's pick for World Bank president?

6 February 2019, 7:00 pm

The Trump administration has nominated economist David Malpass as World Bank president. Who is he?

Patisserie Valerie: Unravelling the history of the café chain

6 February 2019, 12:04 am

There never was a founder called Valerie, instead a Belgian husband and wife team. Ben Morris speaks exclusively to the couple's niece.

Can anyone make HMV successful?

5 February 2019, 1:33 pm

Three retail industry experts give their views on the future of the iconic music retailer.

Tax-News.com: OECD Reports On Countries' Tax Reforms In 2016

13 September 2017, 3:56 pm

Tax-News.com: On September 13, the OECD launched a substantial report on the tax policy reforms implemented last year by advanced nations.

Tax-News.com: ECJ Backs Austria In Double Tax Dispute With Germany

13 September 2017, 3:55 pm

Tax-News.com: The European Court of Justice has ruled in favor of Austria in its dispute with Germany relating to the taxation of interest from profit-participation certificates received by an Austrian bank from a German bank.

Tax-News.com: Brunei Signs OECD's Multilateral Tax Compact

13 September 2017, 3:55 pm

Tax-News.com: Brunei has become the 113rd signatory to the Multilateral Convention on Mutual Administrative Assistance in Tax Matters, signing the pact at the OECD headquarters on September 12.

Tax-News.com: Sweden To Reduce Tax For Start-Ups

13 September 2017, 3:55 pm

Tax-News.com: The Swedish Government has said that tax measures will be included in the forthcoming Budget to ease the tax burden on start-up enterprises and encourage entrepreneurship.

Tax-News.com: Western Australia Royalty Tax Hike To Impact GST Distribution

13 September 2017, 3:55 pm

Tax-News.com: The Western Australian Government has confirmed that the introduction of a tiered royalty rate for gold will have a negative impact on the amount of GST revenue the state receives.

Tax-News.com: Paper Looks At Tax Haven-Use Trends Globally

13 September 2017, 3:55 pm

Tax-News.com: The US-based National Bureau of Economic Research has released a new report that looks at which countries' taxpayers have the most wealth stored in so-called "offshore tax havens."

Tax-News.com: Most Irish Firms Expect Brexit Impact

13 September 2017, 3:55 pm

Tax-News.com: A new survey by PwC has revealed that Irish CEOs are keen that the Government have a clear national strategy for dealing with Brexit, as an issue that is impacting business confidence levels.

Tax-News.com: Japan, Russia Agree New Double Tax Pact

13 September 2017, 3:55 pm

Tax-News.com: The governments of Japan and Russia signed a new convention on the elimination of double taxation on September 7.

Tax-News.com: Amsterdam May Hike Tourist Tax

13 September 2017, 3:55 pm

Tax-News.com: Amsterdam's city council is reportedly considering a substantial hike to tax on tourist stays in the city to generate funds for infrastructure investment and to discourage budget tourism.

Tax-News.com: Ireland Considers Future Shape Of Corporate Taxation

13 September 2017, 3:55 pm

Tax-News.com: Irish corporate income tax receipts are expected to remain buoyant up to 2020, according to the review of Ireland's corporation tax code published this week.

People moves: PwC, ACCA, IASB, IAASB

13 December 2013, 12:19 pm

Various appointments at professional institutes, PwC's Paul Cleal to join Race for Opportunity, the race equality campaign

FCA fines ex Bradford & Bingley FD for misconduct

13 December 2013, 12:10 pm

Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has fined the former finance director of Bradford & Bingley (B&B), Christopher Willford, £30,000 for failing to provide the board with up-to-date information about bank’s financial position ahead of 2008 rights issue

‘War for talent’ stressing out accountants

13 December 2013, 12:05 pm

Employers are once again facing a ‘war for talent’ as UK companies find it hard to recruit finance professional with the right skills and experience needed to deliver growth strategies, according to research by recruiter Robert Half

ICAEW calls for urgent changes to disclosure rules

13 December 2013, 11:00 am

ICAEW is calling for urgent reform of regulations on financial reporting disclosures, saying current system is responsible for drop in quality and must be changed

Begbies Traynor revenue down as insolvencies drop

13 December 2013, 10:15 am

A 10% cent fall in UK corporate insolvency cases in the first three quarters of the year saw half yearly revenues down by 15% at recovery specialists Begbies Traynor

FRC plans to review quality of bank audits

13 December 2013, 10:02 am

FRC) to review quality of auditing of banks, in a bid to encourage rapid improvement in this area by identifying what needs to be done to make progress

Accounting regulator FRC to put up levies by 2.2%

13 December 2013, 10:00 am

FRC is to increase levies on majority of account preparers and professional bodies by 2.2% in the next financial year - looking for ‘significant increases’ in contributions to fund work on disciplinary cases and audit quality review

IASB proposed amendments under annual improvements project

12 December 2013, 11:00 am

The IASB has published an exposure draft (ED) of proposed amendments to four International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs) under its annual improvements project which addresses necessary but non-urgent changes to IFRS standards

ICAEW set to become approved regulator for probate

12 December 2013, 10:00 am

The Legal Services Board (LSB) has recommended that the ICAEW becomes an approved regulator for probate and a licensing authority for alternative business structures (ABS), opening the way for accountancy firms to provide some legal services

MPs critical of credibility of government accounts

12 December 2013, 10:00 am

In its latest report the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) says the credibility of the Treasury’s Whole of Government Accounts (WGA) continues to be undermined by the omission of a number of public sector bodies, including Network Rail