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In your house near the door, on a hook, in a bowl near the door?
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By law, all VAT-registered businesses must now sign up to Making Tax Digital (MTD) and use compatible software to keep their VAT records and file their returns.
MTD’s aim is to help businesses get their tax right first time by reducing errors, making it easier for them to manage their tax affairs by going digital, and consequently helping them to grow.
More than 1.8 million businesses are already benefitting from the service, and more than 19 million returns have been successfully submitted through MTD-compatible software so far.
In less than one month, businesses who file their VAT returns on a quarterly and monthly basis will no longer be able to submit them using their existing VAT online account, unless HMRC has agreed they are exempt from MTD.
If businesses do not file their VAT returns through MTD-compatible software, they may have to pay a penalty. Even if a business currently keeps digital records, they must check their software is MTD compatible and sign up for MTD before filing their next return.
Richard Fuller MP, Economic Secretary to the Treasury, said: “Making Tax Digital can help businesses get their tax right first time, which cuts the administration burden and frees up time for them to get on with what matters most to them – growing their business.
“I encourage any VAT-registered businesses still to register for Making Tax Digital to get online and sign up.”
If a business hasn’t already signed up to MTD or started using compatible software, they must follow these steps now:
Step 1. Choose MTD-compatible software – a list of software, including free and low-cost options, can be found on GOV.UK.
Step 2. Check the permissions in the software – once a business has allowed it to work with MTD, they can file VAT returns easily. Go to GOV.UK to learn how to do this and search ‘manage permissions for tax software’.
Step 3. Keep digital records for current and future VAT returns – a business can find out what records need to be kept on GOV.UK.
Step 4. Sign up for MTD and file future VAT returns using MTD-compatible software – to find out how to do this, go to GOV.UK and search ‘record VAT’.
If a business is already exempt from filing VAT returns online or if their business is subject to an insolvency procedure, they will automatically be exempt.
A business can check if they can apply for an exemption from MTD on GOV.UK if it is not reasonable or practical for them to use computers, software or the internet. HMRC will consider each application on a case-by-case basis.
If a business is new and is not yet registered for VAT, they will automatically be signed up for MTD while registering for VAT through HMRC’s new VAT Registration Service (VRS).
Registering via this online service not only means a faster VAT registration and improved security, but also helps new businesses to be fully compliant with MTD requirements from Day 1 – although they will still need to get the right software to submit their VAT returns.
A range of accessible help is available online through GOV.UK, webinars and videos as well as through HMRC’s Extra Support Service.
Thousands of people have also benefitted from HMRC’s live webinars, which offer support on filing digitally and explain how it can help businesses. HMRC is continuing to communicate directly with businesses and agents to support them as they transition to MTD for VAT.
Police have released images of two men they believe may hold information which might assist in relation to a serious assault that took place around 3am on Friday 22 April at the taxi rank outside the Radisson Blu Hotel on the Royal Mile.
The first man is described as being between 30-40 years of age with dark hair, 6ft 2ins to 6ft 4ins in height and of large build. He was wearing a dark-blue jacket, grey shirt, black trousers and black shoes.
The second man is described as being between 20-30 years of age with dark hair, 5ft 8ins to 5ft 10ins in height with a short beard. He was wearing a white ‘Vans’ t-shirt and blue jeans with black and white trainers.
Detective Constable Gary Lipscombe, of Gayfield CID, said: “I would urge the men, or anyone who has any information relating to either of the men depicted in these images to make contact with police.
“Members of the public can contact Police Scotland via 101 quoting incident number 0291 of 22 April. Alternatively contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, where anonymity can be maintained.”
EDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL CEASES TRADING
The trustees of Centre for the Moving Image (CMI), the parent charity which runs Filmhouse Cinema and Café Bar in Edinburgh, Edinburgh International Film Festival and Belmont Filmhouse in Aberdeen, have appointed Tom MacLennan and Chad Griffin of FRP Advisory as Joint Administrators.
The charity is facing the perfect storm of sharply rising costs, in particular energy costs, alongside reduced trade due to the ongoing impacts of the pandemic and the cost of living crisis. The combination and scale of these challenges is unprecedented and means that there was no option but to take immediate action.
Filmhouse Cinema and Café Bar in Edinburgh, Edinburgh International Film Festival and Belmont Filmhouse will all cease trading immediately and FRP Advisory have been appointed Administrators to all entities in the Group.
The Administrators will work with Creative Scotland, City of Edinburgh Council and Aberdeen City Council in assessing what options there are for the future of the individual elements of the charity’s work and supporting staff through the process.
The board of the CMI has issued the following statement:
“We have been proud to have led the CMI through incredibly challenging times, and in particular during the worst days of the pandemic. Unfortunately, the combination of sharply increasing energy and other costs, together with both the lasting impacts of the pandemic and the rapidly emerging cost of living crisis affecting cinema attendances, means that we have had no other option but to appoint administrators at this time.
“We would like to put on record our immense gratitude to the entire staff team whose passion for film as an artform and for the audiences and communities we work with and serve has remained undented by the challenges of recent years. We’re fully aware that this will be an exceptionally stressful time for them.”
Dusherra is here!! Come & join the festivities on 9th Oct at #caltonhill#Edinburgh
Free entry, music, food, fireworks and kids activities
All Welcome!
Would you like to learn how to sew? Royston Wardieburn Community Centre is bringing a couple of introductory workshops to you …
On Tuesday, 15 November 2022 there is a tote bag workshop from 1-4 pm and a Christmas decoration/present making workshop from 5-8 pm.
Places are limited to 8 people per workshop and cost £2.50. YOU DO NOT NEED ANY SEWING EXPERIENCE.
You will learn how to use a sewing machine and some hand sewing techniques. (You can also bring your sewing machine if you have one.)
Please note: on this occasion you must be over 16 to participate.
Call in or ring the Centre on 0131 552 5700 to book your place.
A year on from the introduction of Natasha’s Law, which requires food businesses to include full ingredients labelling on prepacked for direct sale foods, new research from online training provider High Speed Training has found that only 47% of people trust that the manufacturer or premises serving the food has correctly identified all of the allergens in the product.
Natasha’s Law, which came into force on the 1st October 2021, was proposed after the tragic death of Natasha Ednan-Laperouse, a 15-year-old who died in 2016 after suffering an allergic reaction to sesame seeds that were baked into the dough of a baguette.
The sandwich did not have any allergen advice on its wrapper as it was prepared on the premises. At the time, this was not required by law.
Natasha’s Law requires food businesses to include full ingredient labelling on prepacked for direct sale foods – products packed on the same premises from which they are being sold.
Common foods that can fall into this category include sandwiches, salads and pies sold from the premises in which they are made.
A year on from the Law coming into effect, High Speed Training has conducted a survey exploring the impact the changes in legislation have made.
The survey of over 1000 UK adults found that less than half (47%) of respondents trust that the manufacturer or premises serving the food has correctly identified all of the allergens in the product, highlighting the need for food businesses to do more to reassure their customers.
The survey also found that only 37% of respondents felt that they are more aware of food-based allergens now than they were a year ago, demonstrating that overall knowledge of allergens is still relatively low.
When asked if they could name any of the 14 allergens that food businesses must declare under UK law, a huge 53% said they wouldn’t be able to name any, with a further 20% only being able to name between one and three.
Tash Blythe, Food and Drink Learning Designer at High Speed Training, said: “Since Natasha’s Law was introduced, we have seen high numbers of businesses and individuals taking our Allergens Awareness course, as premises worked to ensure that they were compliant with the new regulations.
“However, these results clearly show that there is still work to be done to educate both businesses and the general public on the importance of allergens and their clear labelling, and to help build the trust of customers and consumers.
“In the UK, an estimated two million people are living with a diagnosed food allergy, so it is vital that everyone is aware of the potential dangers of mislabelled products. We would urge all businesses and consumers to increase their knowledge of allergens and understand how to safely label and identify their presence in products.”
To find out more about allergens and Natasha’s Law, visit:
SATURDAY 29 OCTOBER 12 – 4pm at ST MARTINS CHURCH DALRY ROAD
We are very excited to be involved in another BIG SWAP event at St Martin’s Community Resource Centre, Edinburgh in partnership with our colleagues from Edinburgh and Lothians Regional Equality Council (ELREC) and NKS – Networking Key Services
Few key rules before the event:
-Big Swap is a FREE GIVEAWAY of second hand clothes, shoes, books, toys and household items,
-we DO NOT ACCEPT ANY DONATIONS ON THE DAY,
-the event is ABSOLUTELY FREE and everyone is welcome to attend,
-bring your own bags on the day and be respectful of others as all our Big Swaps are really busy and we are trying to accommodate all our service users
Any questions-email: anna@grantongoesgreener.org.uk
SATURDAY 5th NOVEMBER 11am – 2pm
The City of Edinburgh Music School is a national centre of excellence for musicians of any school age (4 – 18).
It is funded by the Scottish Government and does not charge any fees. The Music School is housed within two neighbouring state comprehensive schools – Flora Stevenson Primary and Broughton High School in the Comely Bank area of Edinburgh.
Entry is by audition and students have to be above average ability on an instrument/voice for their age, to be considered.
All instruments and differing styles of music are treated equally.
To find out more visit us at Broughton High School on Saturday 5th November 2022.
Staff, students and some of their parents will be on hand to show you around, answer questions and demonstrate how this unique form of education works.
No need to book – just drop in any time between 11.00 am and 2pm.
– Customers can get up to 50% off toys in selected stores –
– Saving as much as £50 on some of this year’s must-have brands –
– Toy sale available while stocks last –
Morrisons has launched a mega toy sale, to help customers get their hands on much-wanted gifts for kids and spread the cost this Christmas.
Customers can bag themselves up to 50% off must-have toys this year, including L.O.L Dolls, Peppa Pig, Super Mario Kart and Hotwheels. The toy sale is available now in 423 stores while stocks last.
Morrisons is offering Peppa Pig’s Wooden Playhouse for £52.50, 50% off the RRP, which is bound to be the perfect gift for her fans. The wooden house comes with Peppa and George wooden figures and each room is kitted out with fun features, furniture and accessories for kids to enjoy a special treat this Christmas.
For little beauty fanatics and young fashionistas, customers can get Shimmer ‘n Sparkle InstaGlam On The Glo Makeup Trolley for just £47.50 down from £95.00 RRP or Rainbow High Fashion Studio for 50% off at £30.00.
Customers can also bag a bargain on what experts predict to be the top selling brands this year including a Barbie Pet Supply Store or Radio Control Car (both £26.50, saving over a third) or Play-Doh Colourful Cafe Playset (£33, also saving over a third).
With only three months to go until the big day, Morrisons hopes this huge sale will help customers spread the cost of purchasing Christmas gifts this year.
David Catton, Toys Buyer at Morrisons, said: “We know that customers are under real financial pressure at the moment and want to help them when it comes to their Christmas shopping.
“We’re reducing the price of our toys now to help customers spread the cost of the festive season and tick off some important jobs.”
Morrisons toy deals are available in selected Morrisons stores now while stocks last.
Highlight deals in Morrisons Toy Sale:
| Product Description | Normal Retail | Promo Retail | Saving | Offer |
| Peppa Pigs’s Wooden Playhouse | £105.00 | £52.50 | £52.00 | 50% |
| Shimmer ‘n Sparkle InstaGlam on the Glo Makeup Trolley | £95.00 | £47.50 | £47.50 | 50% |
| EVO 6V Electronic Police Quad Bike | £85.00 | £42.50 | £42.50 | 50% |
| Hot Wheels Racing Set | £65.00 | £32.50 | £32.50 | 50% |
| Rainbow High Fashion Studio | £60.00 | £30.00 | £30.00 | 50% |
| Wooden Multi Story Garage | £55.00 | £27.50 | £27.50 | 50% |
| Super Mario Kart Radio Control | £55.00 | £27.50 | £27.50 | 50% |
| Cocomelon Pram | £50.00 | £25.00 | £25.00 | 50% |
| L.O.L. Surprise! Mini Shops Playset | £49.00 | £24.50 | £24.50 | 50% |
| Heroes of Goo Jit Zu All Stars (4 pack) | £49.00 | £24.50 | £24.50 | 50% |
| X-Shot Excel Double Hawk Eye & Double Micro Foam Dark Blaster (24 Darts) | £45.00 | £22.50 | £22.50 | 50% |
| Metal Machines Spider Strike | £45.00 | £22.50 | £22.50 | 50% |
| Robo Alive King Python | £37.00 | £18.50 | £18.50 | 50% |
| Carry & Store Transporter | £35.00 | £17.50 | £17.50 | 50% |
| Robo Alive Dragon | £35.00 | £17.50 | £17.50 | 50% |
| M.A.R.S Converters Combo Pack | £35.00 | £17.50 | £17.50 | 50% |
| Play-Doh Creations Super Colorful Cafe Playset | £50.00 | £33.00 | £17.00 | 34% |
| JCB Remote Control (Joey) | £31.00 | £15.50 | £15.50 | 50% |
| Marvin’s Magic Rabbit and Hat | £30.00 | £15.00 | £15.00 | 50% |
| Playgo ice cream cart | £29.00 | £14.50 | £14.50 | 50% |
| Cocomelon Musical Bedtime J.J Doll | £28.00 | £14.00 | £14.00 | 50% |
| Barbie Pet Supply Store Playset | £40.00 | £26.50 | £13.50 | 34% |
| Barbie Remote Control Car | £40.00 | £26.50 | £13.50 | 34% |
| Star Wars Micro Galaxy Squadron Millennium Falcon | £40.00 | £26.50 | £13.50 | 34% |
| Glimma Girlz Winter Princess | £24.00 | £12.00 | £12.00 | 50% |
| Fisher Price Learn with me Zebra Walker | £34.00 | £22.50 | £11.50 | 34% |
| Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Stunt Tire Playset | £32.00 | £21.00 | £11.00 | 34% |
| Dinosaur Bucket (40 pieces) | £20.00 | £10.00 | £10.00 | 50% |
| Lexibook Power Puppy Mini Robot | £18.00 | £9.00 | £9.00 | 50% |
| Lexibook Power Unicorn Robot | £18.00 | £9.00 | £9.00 | 50% |
| Minecraft Cliffs and Caves Nano Figure Multipack | £25.00 | £16.50 | £8.50 | 34% |
| Peppa Pig Giant Talking Plush | £25.00 | £16.50 | £8.50 | 34% |
| Rainbow High Glam Up & Carry On | £15.00 | £10.00 | £5.00 | 33% |
| Disney Marvel 25cm Poseable Plush Assortment | £15.00 | £10.00 | £5.00 | 33% |
| Pokemon Giant Plush | £15.00 | £10.00 | £5.00 | 33% |
| Majorette’s 5 Car Gift Box Set | £15.00 | £10.00 | £5.00 | 33% |
| Adventure Force Farm Animals Bucket (55 pieces) | £13.00 | £8.60 | £4.40 | 34% |
| Hollywood Rides 1:32 Diecast | £12.00 | £8.00 | £4.00 | 33% |
| Pokemon Ultimate Battle Figures (10 pack) | £12.00 | £8.00 | £4.00 | 33% |
| Marvel Nano Figure Single Assortment | £3.00 | £2.00 | £1.00 | 33% |
