
HR policies
HR policies and procedures are essential for organisations to ensure fair treatment, compliance with laws, and a positive workplace culture.

Managing sickness
This article outlines the benefits of effectively managing employee absences and how it can positively impact your organisation. From reducing absence levels to boosting productivity.

Why use a specialist medical accountant?
At Lovewell Blake we have a team that specialises in working with GP partnerships, Primary Care Networks (PCNs) and pharmacies, as well as locums and consultants alike. If you are a Practice Manager or work in healthcare and are responsible for the finances of your business, engaging with a specialist Medical Accountant can save you time and money in the long-run.

Setting up a business in the UK
For existing non-UK businesses looking to set up a subsidiary or branch in the UK there are a number of key considerations to be understood in advance. At Lovewell Blake we have broad experience of assisting overseas entrepreneurs and corporate groups with the initial set-up and ongoing administration. Here are the main aspects to be considered.
Capital Gains Tax explained
This article provides a broad outline of capital gains tax (“CGT”) from identifying what is taxable, working out your capital gains and determining if tax is payable, and when.
To help you understand CGT, this article answers a number of frequently asked questions and uses examples throughout.
The tribunals highlight the importance of sound tax planning
A recent case at the First Tier Tribunal (FTT) has highlighted the importance of obtaining sound advice when structuring your tax affairs, and just how difficult it can be to get yourself out of a bind once you’ve caught HMRC’s eye.

Lovewell Blake advise on management buyout of Alicat Workboats
Along with Birketts LLP (led by Ed Savory), Lovewell Blake’s Corporate Finance team has advised on a management buyout of Richards Dry Dock and Engineering Ltd and it’s subsidiaries, including Alicat Workboats, from the Gardline Group.

Principal Private Residence Relief – the Upper Tribunal rules in favour of the homeowning taxpayer
Tax can be a huge concern when thinking about selling a house, but Principal Private Residence (PPR) is a powerful relief which can allow you to sell your main home completely tax free. But what about when you’ve built a new house?
