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We introduced the Guinea fowl to mealworms – to more closely match their natural diet – they were very skeptical to start with but jump on them now. We still have the six of them, which is a great result especially as there is a large fox on the farm roaming around in the daytime. […]

In this month’s Enews, we look at the major changes made in Rachel Reeves’s first Budget. We also have Budget reaction from business groups and a National Living Wage increase to update you on. We look at analysis of the rise in employers’ National Insurance contributions (NICs) made in the Autumn Budget. We also have […]

In this month’s Enews,  we look at the upcoming Autumn Statement and the latest data on the UK economy. We also update you on the self assessment deadline and prompt payments for SMEs. With news on hybrid working and recruitment challenges, there is a lot to update you on. Article Index Chancellor must use Autumn […]

Enews – November 2020 In this month’s Enews we report on the latest government measures that have been brought in to support businesses through a second national lockdown. The furlough scheme has been extended while grants for businesses and the self-employed are being made available. In other news preparations continue for import and export trading after Brexit […]

17 October 🐑 🐑 🐑 It was nice to see the guinea fowl hanging out with this year’s lambs as we travelled up the drive to the office. 18 October 🐑 🐑 🐑 We were alarmed to see sheep wandering free on the track on our way to the barn this morning. When we got to the barn, there were more […]

27 October 2019 The rain is relentless.  The pond is higher than we’ve ever seen it. The field by the drive is so flooded there are ducks on it. The sheep have moved back into the Orchard today as it’s slightly less waterlogged – they immediately take advantage of the fresh grass. 1 November 2019 […]

In this month’s eNews we report on Budget announcements and the introduction of new taxes in Wales and Scotland of Land Transaction Tax and Air Departure Tax. We also consider HMRC’s new method of Simple Assessment for certain taxpayers, the Criminal Finances Act, proposals for Help to Save Accounts and new guidance for employers. Article […]

We all moved back to the Orchard this month.  The relocation went very smoothly, other than a slight detour via the compost heap, lead by Baby Lamb. There is nothing ‘baby’ about Baby Lamb now.  But when he was a lamb he was such a little runt we did not think he would survive.  He […]