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Taxing MattersHMRC's approach to supply chain fraud, with Joshua Carey of Devereux ChambersIn this episode of RPC’s Taxing Matters podcast, Michelle Sloane, Partner in our Tax, Investigations and Financial Crime team, is joined by Joshua Carey of Devereux Chambers to explore HMRC’s increasingly robust approach to supply chain fraud, and what this means in practice for businesses.Drawing on their extensive experience in complex tax and public law disputes, Michelle and Joshua discuss:how supply chain fraud can arise and how businesses can find themselves implicated, sometimes unwittingly, in these chainsHMRC’s investigative toolkit and the legal framework it relies on, including the “knew or should h...
2026-02-0525 min
Taxing MattersA very VATy Christmas with Philip Simpson KC from Old Square Tax ChambersIn this festive edition of Taxing Matters, RPC’s Senior Associate and Taxing Matters host, Alexis Armitage, is joined by Philip Simpson KC of Old Square Tax Chambers, well known VAT expert and part-time stand-up comedian. Together, they embark on an insightful sleigh ride through the VAT implications of classic Christmas fare, decorations, and traditions, demystifying which seasonal treats and trimmings may attract HMRC’s attention.From turkey and pigs in blankets, to mince pies and cheese boards, this special episode looks at the tax treatment of festive favourites.Thank you for listening to t...
2025-12-1610 min
Taxing MattersUnpacking the complexities of tax deed claims with Jivaan Bennett of Temple Tax ChambersIn this episode of Taxing Matters, Alexis Armitage, Senior Associate in RPC’s Tax Disputes team, is joined by Jivaan Bennett of Temple Tax Chambers. Jivaan brings nearly 15 years of international experience in tax, commercial transactions, and disputes, having worked across the Caribbean, London, and New York. Together, Alexis and Jivaan discuss the complexities of tax deed claims in the context of corporate transactions, offering practical insights for both lawyers and businesses. Key topics covered in this episode, include:· the definition and purpose of tax deeds, and their distinction from tax warranties· ...
2025-12-0317 min
Drowned in SoundUK Caps Ticket Resale at Face Value: What Took So Long?The UK Government have announced a landmark decision: ticket resale above face value is to be made illegal, backed by strict limits on service fees and new enforcement powers. After decades of music fans being fleeced by industrial-scale touting, could this be the turning point?
In this special episode, the FanFair Alliance’s Adam Webb (a central figure in the long-running campaign against exploitative secondary ticketing) joins Sean Adams to unpack the announcement, its implications, and what it means for fans, artists, venues, and the future of the live industry.
Webb lays out how the cr...
2025-11-1955 min
Taxing MattersThe Court of Appeal's decision in A Taxpayer v HMRC with Rebecca Sheldon, Old Square Tax ChambersIn this episode, Alexis Armitage, Taxing Matters host and Senior Associate at RPC, speaks with Rebecca Sheldon of Old Square Tax Chambers, about the Court of Appeal’s recent decision in A Taxpayer v HMRC, in which Rebecca was instructed on behalf of the taxpayer. The discussion focuses on how "exceptional circumstances" under the Statutory Residence Test (SRT) should be interpreted, particularly where personal and moral obligations are involved. Join Alexis and Rebecca as they discuss:the background of the case and why HMRC challenged the taxpayer’s UK resi...
2025-11-1920 min
Taxing MattersTop tips for tax litigation with Jonathan Davey KC from Wilberforce ChambersIn this episode, our host and Senior Associate at RPC, Alexis Armitage, is joined by Jonathan Davey KC, of Wilberforce Chambers, one of the UK’s leading barristers in commercial chancery work with a particular focus on tax, trusts and property. Jonathan shares his practical insights and top tips for navigating the complexities of tax litigation, drawing on decades of experience at the Bar; from keeping cases simple and crafting compelling narratives, to mastering the detail of documentary evidence and knowing when to settle.Whether you are a tax advisor, litigator, or in-house co...
2025-10-2217 min
Taxing MattersWealth management for creatives – navigating financial planning in the entertainment industryIn this episode, our host and Senior Associate at RPC, Alexis Armitage, is joined by Simon Reed, Director and wealth manager at RBC Brewin Dolphin, and head of the Entertainment, Media & Sports client segment in London. Together, they delve into the unique financial challenges faced by clients in the creative industries, including actors, musicians, and digital creators.Join Alexis and Simon in this month's episode as they discuss:the complexities of managing unpredictable income streamsthe importance of early wealth planning for creativesworking collaboratively with tax lawyers and accountants on cross-border and residency issuesprotecting and monetising...
2025-09-2415 min
Piano, finallyEpisode 62 - Why are we playing?🎙 Episode 62 – Why Are We Playing?G’day and welcome back to Piano, Finally. This week included two very different performances: Circa and the Art of the Fugue at City Recital Hall, and Radio Luxembourg at The Joan in Penrith. Both highlighted the power of live music, from Bach’s intricate counterpoint to the raw energy of 1960s rock and pop.🎭 Performance ReviewsCirca and the Art of the Fugue combined the Australian Brandenburg Orchestra with contemporary circus from Circa. Historically informed Baroque met modern dance—plus some spectacular floor rolling. A unique exper...
2025-08-1719 min
Taxing MattersWhen tax advice goes wrong: professional negligence in tax disputesIn this episode, our host and Senior Associate at RPC, Alexis Armitage, is joined by colleagues Helen Kerr and Tom Wild from RPC's Professional Liability team to explore how professional negligence claims can arise during the lifecycle of a tax dispute.Together, they consider where advisers, particularly lawyers and accountants, face exposure to negligence claims, as they discuss:the typical lifecycle of a tax disputecommon scenarios where negligence may occurhow courts assess negligencethe role of insurers in professional negligence casespractical tips for advisers, lawyers, and insurers to prevent negligence
2025-06-2518 min
Wolfe Power Club Podcast'Be part of the Solution' | Where are the Previous UKIFDA Young Person of the Year Winners Now?Join host Alex Wolfe into the world of downstream energy with the Wolfe Power Club's inaugural live podcast episode. Recorded at last week's UKIFDA in Leeds, this episode showcases the inspiring stories of UKIFDA Award winners Hannah Ward, Harry Boxall, and Emily Yates, who share their remarkable paths since achieving success at Certas Energy, fastexocet and Craggs Energy respectively. Discover the challenges they faced, their proudest achievements, and their visions for the future of the energy industry, all while encouraging the next generation to join this dynamic field. A special thanks to UKIFDA and o...
2025-05-2131 minWolfe Power Club PodcastLowest Petrol Price since COVID! With Pricing King James SpencerPetrol prices in the UK are hitting a low mark since the onset of Covid, according from this week's guest, Portland Fuel Managing Director James Spencer. As the fuel distribution community head to this year's UKIFDA, the fuel industry is witnessing unprecedented changes, with significant benefits for fleet customers and a shift towards alternative fuels like HVO, hydrogen, and ammonia. Join host Alex and James as they look into the global politics on fuel prices, the rise of nuclear energy, and the necessary adjustments the fuel industry must make in a challenging economy.Wolfe...
2025-05-1449 min
Taxing MattersMental Health Awareness Week: breaking down mental barriers in the mind with Jo MaughanIn this special Mental Health Awareness Week episode of Taxing Matters, host Alexis Armitage welcomes Jo Maughan, career coach and former tax director, to discuss how professionals can manage their critical inner voice and break down mental barriers in their mind.With many years of experience working in tax at BP and PwC, Jo understands the high-achieving, perfectionist mindset that tax professionals often develop. In this episode, Alexis and Jo explore:the unique challenges professionals face in tax and other high-pressure jobshow the critical inner voice is amplified by competitive work environmentspractical tools for quieting self-doubt...
2025-05-1317 min
Taxing MattersTax risk for professionals and professional businesses with Thomas SlipanczewskiIn this episode of Taxing Matters, Senior Associate and Taxing Matters host, Alexis Armitage is joined by Thomas Slipanczewski, who is an Associate Director at Deloitte in their tax controversy team, to discuss task risk for regulated professionals and professional businesses in regulated sectors.Facing a tax dispute or investigation can have a significant impact on an individual or business, and for those in regulated sectors such as lawyers, accountants and finance professionals, the associated reputational risks are often heightened. In this episode, Alexis and Thomas discuss:risks that regulated professionals and...
2025-04-2914 min
Taxing MattersNavigating the human side of tax disputes with Mark Bevington of ADE TaxIn our latest episode of RPC's Taxing Matters, podcast host and Senior Associate, Alexis Armitage, is joined by Mark Bevington managing principal and founder of ADE Tax. With over 30 years' experience working in tax, Mark is a highly experienced strategic tax advisor, who has advised on numerous significant and complex transactions, disputes, negotiation support, policy and planning matters. In this episode, Alexis and Mark explore the human side of tax disputes and discuss: the human elements of tax disputes and their potential impactsthe difference between commercial disputes and tax...
2025-03-2624 min
Taxing MattersIWD 2025 special with Ele TheochariThis month, RPC Senior Associate and Taxing Matters host, Alexis Armitage, is joined by Ele Theochari, Partner at Blick Rothenberg for a special episode to celebrate International Women's Day.Ele is an R&D specialist who was promoted to Partner at just 29. Ele is passionate about helping companies to access R&D tax incentives and seeing the positive impact that R&D tax credits can have on a business. In this episode Alexis interviews Ele about:how she started her career in taxher journey to Partner and the challenges she's facedadvice that previous mentors have given...
2025-03-0628 min
Taxing MattersNature's wealth: unlocking the power of natural capital with Daisy DarrellIn the latest episode of Taxing Matters, our host, Alexis Armitage is joined by Daisy Darrell, a Senior Associate in Birkett's Agricultural and Estates team to discuss all things natural capital. Natural capital is the planet's natural wealth and the idea that the world has a stock of natural assets which provide ecosystem services like clean air, fertile soil and pollination of crops. Join Alexis and Daisy as they explore:opportunities that natural capital can create for landownersexamples of recent environmental enhancement and restoration projectsthe environmental benefits of such projectstax co...
2025-01-2931 min
V Podcast - Drum and Bass / JungleV Podcast 157 - Hosted Bryan GeeWelcome to V Podcast 157, hosted by the legendary Bryan Gee. As the UK basks in summer heat, we're here to provide the perfect soundtrack for your parties and festivals. This episode is packed with an upfront selection of the freshest drum and bass tracks, featuring big tunes and fresh dubs to keep you moving all season long.
This podcast was recorded before the devastating news of DJ Randall's passing. Bryan will have much to say about this next month, but for now, we honor Randall's incredible legacy. RIP DJ Randall. Enjoy the music and let the beats roll!
2024-08-0100 min
Taxing MattersExploring tax from an ESG perspective with the Fair Tax FoundationIn this month's episode, Alexis Armitage, RPC's Taxing Matters host and Senior Associate in our Tax Disputes team, is joined by Paul Monaghan, Chief Executive and co-founder of the Fair Tax Foundation to discuss the growing interest in tax from an ESG perspective, and the work of the Fair Tax Foundation.In this special episode for Fair Tax Week, Alexis and Paul discuss:the Fair Tax Foundation and its aimstax transparency and good governancehow organisations can become Fair Tax Mark accreditedthe requirements for accreditationkey performance indicators.If you...
2024-06-0723 min
Taxing MattersThe latest on the loan charge scandal with Matt Hall from ArmadilloIn this episode, Alexis Armitage, RPC's Taxing Matters host and Senior Associate in our Tax Disputes team, is joined by Chartered Tax Adviser, Matt Hall from Armadillo to discuss the latest on what is often referred to as the "loan charge scandal".This episode considers the loan charge controversy, including:The background to the introduction of the charge.Those primarily impacted by the charge.Why it remains relevant today for so many taxpayers.What can be done to resolve the loan charge saga once and for all.If...
2024-05-2036 min
Taxing MattersChanges to non-domiciliary rules with Philip Simpson KC and Ben SymonsIn this episode, Alexis Armitage, RPC's Taxing Matters host and Senior Associate in our Tax Disputes team, is joined by Philip Simpson KC and Ben Symons from Old Square Tax Chambers to discuss the Government's Spring Budget and, in particular, the proposed changes that will affect non-UK domiciled individuals.This episode covers the major changes to the UK's non-domicile regime proposed by the Government, including:The shift from domiciled-based taxation of individuals to the new residence basis for taxation of individuals.Transitional reliefs for current non-domiciled individuals.The inheritance tax implications of...
2024-04-2917 min
Beyond The ReefCaptive Coral Spawning - Dr. Jamie CraggsJamie gives us a detailed breakdown of the work done at the Coral Spawning Lab and from his home, successfully and predictably rearing corals of many different species and genus. Jamie and Adam discuss the many trials and tribulations of his decades long research. We learn about settlement challenges, the reality of ‘spliced corals’, solutions for the future health of our coral reefs and much more! Jamie holds the position of Aquarium Curator and Living Collections Manager at the Horniman Museum and Gardens. He plays a lead role in the Coral Spawning Lab project. Before joining the Horniman, Jamie serv...
2024-03-022h 41
Fortune Favours The BraveA dawn raid... do they really always take place at dawn?In this episode, Howden's Sam Vardy speaks to Adam Craggs, Partner at international law firm, RPC about dawn raids. The pair discuss what a dawn raid really entails, why they occur and how businesses and individuals should react. Adam Craggs also talks through a free mobile app, developed by RPC, that can be used to help manage a dawn raid.
2024-01-2921 min
The Property PlanetNudge Letters, COP8 and COP9 investigations and how we can helpSend a textIn this podcast we are joined by Adam Craggs of RPC and Patrick Way KC to discuss the impact of receiving a nudge letter from HMRC which have become more widespread since HMRC issued their Spotlight 63 in October 2023 setting response deadline of 31st January 2024.Adam Craggs is a highly skilled Legal 500 Solicitor with 30 years experience in contentious tax; 16 years of which he spent at HMRC. Endorsed as being 'phenomenally hard working with an insatiable desire to help the client' he is exactly the person you need in your corner if you are af...
2024-01-1738 min
Penny For Your ThoughtsThe Orlando Magic Deliver Six Knockout Punches With Adam PapageorgiouThe Orlando Magic are winner of six straight games and now sit 2nd in the Eastern Conference at 11-5. We're joined by co-host of the Penny & Pops Podcast Adam Papageorgiou to recap the wins against the Indiana Pacers, Toronto Raptors, Denver Nuggets and Boston Celtics. We also discuss how the Magic will integrate Markelle Fultz and Wendell Carter Jr once they return from injury and much more.
Welcome to our weekly podcast covering the Orlando Magic with your hosts Paul Bacon, Mikey Clark, Geraint Jones and Gary Craggs.
Planning...
2023-11-261h 28
The Pilot Network PodcastMyth Busting and Mathematics with Dr. Catherine Cavagnaronull
Cavagnaro graduated from Santa Clara University in 1987 and completed her Ph.D. at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in 1995. Her doctoral dissertation, A Homotopy Reciprocity Law for Ribbon Disc Complements, concerned homotopy in low-dimensional topology, and was supervised by Robert F. Craggs. In it, she credits Paul Halmos for, as she puts it, ordering her to go to graduate school.
Meanwhile, she joined the mathematics faculty of Sewanee: The University of the South in 1993. She has served as chair of the mathematics department at Sewanee and introduced mathematics courses relating to her aviation interests, on topics...
2023-02-131h 03
Bringin' it BackwardsInterview with RXPTRSWe had the pleasure of interviewing RXPTRS over Zoom video. Bristol, UK-based band RXPTRS — who blend rock, metal, punk, and hardcore with a seamlessness that is enviable, creating something that is unique that seethes with boundless energy — have released their new album Living Without Death's Permission, out now via Metal Blade Records. When it came to starting work on their debut full-length, the majority of the writing sessions were a "lockdown lock-in." Due to the pandemic, RXPTRS were unable to get together in the rehearsal room as they would have otherwise. However, three of the members live toge...
2022-06-3052 min
Taxing MattersTaxing Matters: Top COP9 tips in the era of furlough fraudWelcome to the Taxing Matters podcast. In this series we review land-mark cases and key tax developments and discuss the commercial impact they could have on your business.As we head into a second lockdown, it's an apt opportunity to consider how HMRC might use the Code of Practice 9 (COP9) process in relation to alleged furlough fraud which is likely to give rise to quite a lot of COP9s.In this episode, Adam Craggs, shares his top tips and sheds light on major errors when contemplating, or going into, the COP9 procedure. Alice and...
2020-11-0925 min
Taxing MattersTaxing Matters: Alternative Dispute Resolution with Adam CraggsWelcome to our Taxing Matters podcast brought to you by RPC. In this series we review land-mark cases and key tax principles and discuss the commercial impact they could have on your business.In this episode, we talk Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) with the man who (quite literally) wrote the book on how to use ADR to resolve tax disputes, Adam Craggs. From how ADR works in the context of tax disputes and what kinds of cases are suitable, to the Tribunal's recent Practice Statement and the impact of Covid-19 on the prevalence of ADR; we answer...
2020-08-2830 min
FilmDrunk FrotcastFrotcast 258: Guest Matt Ufford Talks Adam Sandler, Gawker Drama, and PISTOL DRONESB Nation video (and text!) personality Matt Ufford guest stars this week (with Matt Lieb and Vince Mancini) as we talk about Pixels/Adam Sandler, and this week in pop culture, including Gawker’s Geithner drama, getting to the bottom of Taylor Swift’s latest beef, and our Pistol Drone for President campaign. Plus, your emails.00:00 – Matt Lieb’s wonderful comedy bit about electric skateboards.2:00 – PIXELS. I describe the plot for Ufford. “I would not have come on this week if I knew this was what I was in for.”6:30 – We talk about Ufford’s tweet about Adam Sandler’s ‘Fart Va...
2015-07-2300 min
Drastik Beats RadioDrastik Beats Podcast # 6 | The Doja - Throwback D&B Studio MixHello Drastik Beat Radio fans, DB Radio has another boom banging mix for ya'll. This one is a Throwback Drum & Bass Mix from my days living in Los Angeles. This is a studio mix - I think the year was 2005/2006. The song selection is quite the LA vibe! Check back for more Throwback Mixes from The Doja, as I have found a ton more D&B and House mixes in my old hardrives to keep you dancing for hours and hours. Enough talk - Just Listen!
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2012-10-0947 min