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Styles & Associates
Feb 131 min read
Bank Rate Reduced To 4.5% – February 2025
At its meeting on 5th Feb 2025, the Monetary Policy Committee voted to reduce the Bank Rate by 0.25 percentage points to 4.5%


Styles & Associates
Feb 131 min read
Small Employers Relief increased to 8.5%
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) informed payroll software developers of an increase in NICs Comp for child-related statutory payments.


Styles & Associates
Feb 136 min read
Is it cheaper to have a company car or van?
Is it cheaper to have a company car or van? A guide for the self employed.


Styles & Associates
Jan 162 min read
ONS Reports Drop In Inflation For December 2024
This week, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) reported a decline in UK inflation to 2.5%, a decrease of 0.1% from the previous month.


Styles & Associates
Jan 163 min read
How Will the National Insurance Increase Affect Employers?
Employer strategies for the National Insurance Increase April 2025


Styles & Associates
Dec 19, 20241 min read
Business Rate Cut For High Street From 2026
The government outlined plans to permanently reduce business rates for retail, hospitality, and leisure properties starting in 2026.


Styles & Associates
Dec 19, 20241 min read
Spreading Joy This Holiday Season
This year, the teams at Mascolo & Styles and Styles & Associates came together to support a cause close to our hearts. We proudly donated...


Styles & Associates
Nov 24, 20241 min read
Christmas Bauble Competition 2024 - The Winners!
We’ve been blown away by the creativity in this year’s bauble competition. Here are our winners!


Styles & Associates
Nov 21, 20241 min read
Continuous Professional Development at Styles & Associates
This week, Brittany has been diving into some sessions at the Accountex Virtual Summit—a testament to her commitment to CPD.


Styles & Associates
Nov 21, 20242 min read
UK inflation rate rose to 2.3% in October 2024
The UK inflation rate rose to 2.3% in October 2024, up from 1.7% in September, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).


Styles & Associates
Nov 8, 20241 min read
Interest Rate Reduced to 4.75%
At its meeting on November 6th 2024, the MPC voted 8–1 to lower the Bank Rate by 0.25 percentage points to 4.75%.


Styles & Associates
Oct 31, 20243 min read
Autumn Budget 2024: Key Points
Key points of the Autumn Budget 2024 and how they affect you.


Styles & Associates
Oct 24, 20243 min read
Late Payments: New Government Initiatives for SMEs
The government is planning to consult on tough new laws aimed at holding larger firms accountable for late payments.


Styles & Associates
Oct 24, 20245 min read
Laws for Vehicle Tax on Electric and Low Emission Vehicles in 2025
Laws for Vehicle Tax on Electric and Low Emission Vehicles in 2025


Styles & Associates
Oct 23, 20242 min read
Inflation Rate Sept 2024
The overall Consumer Prices Index (CPI) dropped to 1.7% in September, down from 2.2% in August.


Styles & Associates
Sep 26, 20244 min read
What is a UTR Number?
A Unique Taxpayer Reference (UTR) number is a 10-digit code issued by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) in the UK.


Styles & Associates
Sep 26, 20241 min read
Macmillan Coffee Morning 2024
At this year's Macmillan Coffee Morning, the Styles & Associates team raised over £128 for cancer care.


Styles & Associates
Sep 26, 20241 min read
Rachel Reeves Announces e-Invoicing Consultation
HMRC will soon launch a consultation e-invoicing to promote its broader adoption across UK businesses and government departments.


Styles & Associates
Sep 26, 20242 min read
Christmas Bauble Competition
Show us your artistic flare by taking part in our Christmas competition. Win a set of stunning set of baubles printed with your design.


Styles & Associates
Sep 12, 20242 min read
GDP Report – July 2024
In a report published by the House Of Commons this week, monthly real GDP is estimated to have shown no growth in July 2024.