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One of the moorhens has built a precarious nest on the kids’ raft from a few years ago.  1984 and her lambs are still doing well.  The ewes are being moved regularly from field to field.  As soon as we walk in she comes running over … and then all the ewes come running over […]

In this month’s Enews we consider the winding down of the furlough scheme, the apprenticeship cash boost, changes to property taxes and HMRC’s investigations into COVID support schemes. With the introduction of the one stop shop for VAT on EU trade, an update on Tax-Free Childcare, tax credits renewals and claiming tax relief for working from […]

  7 May 🐑 🐑 🐑 1984’s lambs are doing brilliantly – here chilling out in the sunshine. They will run up to say hello – following mum – but we are not yet able to touch them. They are still very wary. Perhaps they can remember the elastic band going onto their tails.  Our lot […]

Enews – June 2021 In this month’s Enews we consider the roll out of the fifth SEISS grant; the imminent closure of HMRC’s payment scheme for businesses that deferred VAT payments last year; and the announcement of National Insurance reliefs for employers setting up in Freeport economic zones. With guidance on the Plastic Packaging Tax, the […]

11 April 🐑 🐑 🐑 Lovely, if cold, day. Ewes fed. It’s a race to get the nuts into the feeders before the stampede. If you’re not quick you’re likely to be knocked over. (Nearly, and twice today). The mandatory calf in the hay feeder. Our lot are all happy. We just need a bit more […]

In this month’s Enews we consider the opening of the latest SEISS grant to applicants, the launch of the government’s latest loan scheme aimed at supporting COVID-hit businesses and the introduction of state-backed 95% mortgages for first-time buyers. With guidance on tax relief for home workers, a call for the extension of the Kickstart scheme and […]

In this month’s Enews we consider the Chancellor’s 2021 Budget announcements, a new deadline for Self Assessment penalties and an online system for VAT deferrals. With guidance on off-payroll working rules, the VAT reverse charge and extra time for businesses to repay COVID support there is a lot to update you on. Article Index Sunak set […]

14 February  🐑 🐑 🐑 It was so cold yesterday the water butts had frozen over as had the pipes. It’s a balmy 4 degrees today. Everyone has been fed and watered including this lady who is recovering from her C-section.  19 February  🐑 🐑 🐑 The 3 boys waiting for their pellets – 885 […]