Tax tribunal decision may result in £135m VAT cost for UK education institutions
Following a recent VAT tribunal appeal it is likely that HMRC will review its guidance on VAT exemption for student car parking and catering facilities…
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Navigating the new Subcontracting Standard and rules of engagement
Subcontracting plays an important role in supporting lead providers in expanding the range of training provision offered and in engaging with a broader range of…
Pensions tax relief for low earners welcomed, but more financial education is needed, says RSM UK
The government has published legislation confirming, 1.2 million low earners will see a boost in take-home pay from 2025 due to changes in the pensions…
Subcontracting enhances educational provision, but what about the risks?
We are nearing the end of the funding year for Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) funded provision. Among the many year-end processes and planning…
Higher education institutions’ reliance on technology during pandemic highlights new operational risk for sector
Operational risk in higher education institutions (HEIs) has heightened as a result of the pandemic, according to analysis from RSM UK’s latest education risk register.…
Could degree apprenticeships stem student retraction and level up the UK?
As the UK government continues to push its levelling up agenda, a key area of focus is on improving outcomes, access and investment in higher…
The Ghost of Christmas Past
Cast your mind back to Christmas Eve 2020; were you already well on your way to enjoying the festive period, work a distant memory? Or…
New food labelling risk set to hit education organisations
The UK Food Information Amendment, also known as Natasha’s Law, comes into effect from 1 October 2021. The new allergen legislation will require food businesses…
Updated techniques and approaches to college oversight support and intervention
Effective from today (1 Sept), the recently published College Oversight: Support and Intervention Guidance July 2021 highlights the updated techniques and approaches by which the…
Apprenticeship funding rules are still proving a challenge, but why?
There’s a lot to learn from funding assurance reviews, and the examples provided should serve as lessons to providers about what the rules fundamentally mean,…