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There is a special mechanism to recover VAT incurred on building, or converting a non-residential property into, a new home for you or a family member to live in. This is often referred to as a DIY VAT claim and is well worth exploring to recover some of the VAT costs that could otherwise be forgotten about.

We need to be communicating better with young adults about the need to start saving for retirement.

In a world in which the fundraising environment has changed drastically, charities need to think seriously about diversifying their income.

The gender pension gap is a stark reality, and it's clear that multiple systemic factors contribute to the disparity.

Farming families need to future-proof their businesses by creating a Family Charter – that was the call to action from Natural England’s head of agriculture and Nuffield scholar Peter Craven at the latest Lovewell Blake/NFU Farmers’ Evening.

Most VAT registered businesses have at some point queried whether they can reclaim the VAT on an expense. If the expense is a personal or non-business expense, the answer is usually ‘no’. If the expense is directly linked to goods or services that are subject to VAT at 0% 5% or 20%, then the answer is usually ‘yes’.

Mental Health Awareness Week takes place from Monday 12 – Sunday 18 May 2025. The theme, as set by the Mental Health Foundation, is “Community”.

In the current volatile investment climate, don’t believe everything you read online