Put your hard-earned cash to good use by spending in local independent shops. Every little bit helps those determined entrepreneurs rather than lining the pockets of the big boys (and girls) in charge of the massive multi-store conglomerations. I’ve been…
If you haven’t done it already, get to grips with your pension future so that you get the most possible. HMRS says: Pension Awareness Week: use the HMRC app to prepare for retirement Pension Awareness Week began on Monday 9…
It was a joy to share kitchen tips with a group of fellow visually impaired people last week. Members of the Portsmouth Macular Degeneration Group visited us to learn more about good nutrition that doesn’t break the bank and is…
HMRC says: “If you’ve already filed your tax return, thank you – you can ignore this email. If you think you don’t need to file a Self Assessment tax return for the 2023 to 2024 tax year, you must let…
If you’re running a small business, the prospect of VAT can be terrifying. In reality, it may never apply, it could actually be beneficial if you’re purchasing lots of goods and some contracts maybe VAT-exempt. It can be easier than…
People with disabilities (like me) who work are more likely to be self-employed than others. I spent many years running projects, helping determined clients fulfil their potential and create their own small businesses. Alongside, I’ve been contributing to an HMRC…
You might have come across nephew Toby’s fabulous work as an illustrator and creator of most of my You Tube videos – and even met him during the world tour. Catching the news after the huge wild fires that threatened…
It’s that time of year again and we are fighting a losing battle with the windfalls. Thankfully, we have this excellent moist apple cake recipe which is so simple that the sous-chef made this one, replacing the sugar with our…
We’re writing to you, following the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves’ statement on public spending pressures, to the House of Commons on 29 July 2024. The Chancellor announced next steps and draft legislation on priority tax commitments ahead of…
Just in case you’d like to listen to some life stories while lazing in the sun with something long and cool, here are two links to recent interviews I did with RNIB Connect radio: Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQ6rXY6x0a0&t=9s Listen from: 1minute…
