IMPORTANT VAT NEWS:

From 1 April 2010 many VAT-registered businesses will have to file their VAT Returns online. From 1 April 2010, if your annual business turnover was £100,000 or more in the 12 months ended 31 Decembe 2009, or if you become VAT-registered on or after 1 April 2010, you will have to submit VAT returns online and pay VAT electronically. 

For more details of these changes follow    http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/vat/start/register/signup-online.htm

Bank of England Base Rates

Current Rate   0.50%   (next rate review 4th March 2010)

 Bank of England Website:   www.bankofengland.co.uk 

Exchange Rates

For detailed live and historic exchange rates follow the link   www.oanda.com