http://www.UK200.com The latest news from UK200 Group Copyright (c) 2009 UK200 Group en 1440 A partner at Huntingdon chartered accountancy firm George Hay has been appointed vice-president of the UK200Group, a leading association http://www.uk200group.co.uk/News/News_17665.aspx 23 Jan 2012 Nick Willis takes the reins as vice-president of UK200Group .. http://www.uk200group.co.uk/News/News_17596.aspx 18 Jan 2012 Some of the key points announced by Mr Osborne are outlined here, along with the views of UK200Group members.. http://www.uk200group.co.uk/News/News_17593.aspx 16 Jan 2012 David Challenger, a partner at Cardiff practice Watts Gregory, becomes the professional services organisation's first Welsh president. http://www.uk200group.co.uk/News/News_17562.aspx 10 Jan 2012 Mr David Challenger, specialist services partner at the Cardiff-based business, took over the key role of UK200Group President on January 1, and becomes the organisation’s first Wales-based President. He will serve in the role for the next … http://www.uk200group.co.uk/News/News_17564.aspx 07 Jan 2012 It is "a worrying prospect if HMRC start removing firms who offend them whilst staying within the law", says David Ingall, a partner at UK200Group firm JWPCreers LLP http://www.uk200group.co.uk/News/News_16740.aspx 03 Jun 2011 Members of the UK200Group have reacted to the news that the Bank of England have confirmed a £2.2 billion shortfall in lending to small to medium businesses (SMEs) as part of Project Merlin. http://www.uk200group.co.uk/News/News_16867.aspx 24 May 2011 The limited liability partnership (LLP) business structure was introduced in 2001 but ten years on, it seems that smaller businesses where people are a key asset may be missing out on the benefits that an LLP might offer. http://www.uk200group.co.uk/News/News_16741.aspx 03 May 2011 Reacting to the Bank of England's decision to maintain interest rates at the lowered 0.5% for a record 24 consecutive months, David Kern, Chief Economist at the British Chambers of Commerce; Ian McCafferty, Chief Economic Adviser to the CBI; and UK200Group members Jonathon Russell and David Ingall comment http://www.uk200group.co.uk/News/News_16490.aspx 10 Mar 2011 The changes to income tax rates introduced with effect from 6 April 2010 have made pre year end tax planning even more important. http://www.uk200group.co.uk/News/News_16429.aspx 07 Mar 2011 Members of the UK200Group of independent accountancy and lawyer firms have commented on the report by Lord Davies that urges FTSE 350 companies to boost the percentage of women at the board table by 25 percent by 2015, or they will face government measures. http://www.uk200group.co.uk/News/News_16488.aspx 24 Feb 2011 Oil prices continue their steady rise higher. The price was always on an upward trajectory but continued instability in the Middle East has quickened the pace of rises. So, what does this mean for UK business and the UK economy at large? http://www.uk200group.co.uk/News/News_16484.aspx 22 Feb 2011 Accountancy firms have expressed concern that business will be left counting the cost after the government granted an additional bank holiday to allow people to watch the wedding of Prince William and Katherine Middleton. http://www.uk200group.co.uk/News/News_16341.aspx 21 Feb 2011 Upbeat prices for arable land underline the value of forward planning to maximise tax benefits from farm business sales, says an agricultural specialist at the UK200Group. http://www.uk200group.co.uk/News/News_16340.aspx 18 Feb 2011 George Osborne is offering new businesses up to 50,000 off their national insurance bills if start-up firms hire up to 10 staff in the first 12 months London, the South East and East of England the three regions excluded. UK200Group members comment on the scheme. http://www.uk200group.co.uk/News/News_16338.aspx 17 Feb 2011 Upbeat prices for arable land underline the value of forward planning to maximise tax benefits from farm business sales, says an agricultural specialist at the UK200Group. http://www.uk200group.co.uk/News/News_16339.aspx 17 Feb 2011 The 'Welfare Reform Bill' introduced yesterday was set to address imbalances in the welfare system, ensuring that work always pays better than benefits. Read article for highlights and comment from UK200Group member. http://www.uk200group.co.uk/News/News_16482.aspx 17 Feb 2011 Officially, NIC are not a tax. In principle, they are collected to fund certain state benefits, lik state pensions and unemployment benefits. They aren't a tax, but they might as well be. http://www.uk200group.co.uk/News/News_16235.aspx 11 Feb 2011 Paul Short, partner at UK200Group member firm Lambert Chapman comments on Business Secretary Vince Cables pledged additional funding for apprenticeships. http://www.uk200group.co.uk/News/News_16337.aspx 07 Feb 2011 Read the full article for the comments made by Alan Boby, tax partner at Ellacotts LLP; Cormac Marum, partner at Harwood Hutton and Jonathan Russell, partner at ReesRussell. http://www.uk200group.co.uk/News/News_16188.aspx 03 Feb 2011