The charge for taxation is based on the profit for the period and takes into account taxation deferred because of timing differences between the recognition of gains and losses in the financial statements and their recognition for tax purposes.
Dividend income received from equity investments qualifies for exemption from corporation tax under Part 9A of the Corporation Tax Act 2009 and has therefore been excluded from taxable profits.
Unrealised gains and losses arising from the revaluation of investments are recognised in the profit and loss account but are not included in the corporation tax computation for the period.
Chargeable gains arising on the disposal of investments are included in taxable profits in accordance with corporation tax legislation.