Companies Act 2006: provisions coming into force on 1st October 2009
October 2009 will see the final round of implementation of the Companies Act 2006. We have highlighted some of the important changes to most SMEs.
Loss of Funding, the Plight of Charities
“Charities lose faith and hope as funding crisis leaves them with £2.3bn black holeâ€, with headlines such as this, one can begin to appreciate the enormity of the funding crises in the not-for-profit sector.Â
Understanding VAT on sale of business and property
 As readers are no doubt aware, the subject of VAT is never straightforward in any area but we have addressed the main rules and issues surrounding sale of business as a going concern and opting to tax property.Â
Govt extends the right to request flexible working
The Flexible Working (Eligibility, Complaints and Remedies) (Amendment) Regulations 2009 SI 2009/595 have now been published. The Regulations extend the right to request flexible working to carers of children under 17 from 6 April 2009. The right previously applied to carers of children under six or disabled children under 18. For copies of the Regulations go…
New Vetting and Barring Scheme
 After full consultation with the HM Treasury and stakeholders, the Home Office announced that a new Vetting and Barring Scheme will be implemented from 12 October 2009.  It is expected that the scheme will provide a much more comprehensive and consistent measure of protection for vulnerable groups across a wide range of settings.