What happened to WH Smith? How to protect your business from accounting errors
Sometimes small mistakes can have devastating consequences, as WH Smith recently discovered.
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HMRC urging parents to extend Child Benefit claim with deadline on the horizon
Parents have until 31 August 2025 to extend their child benefit claim and HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) are urging parents to act fast and submit their extension claim before the deadline.
Think your business doesn’t need an audit? The chaos with the local councils says otherwise
It’s no secret that many of the local councils throughout England are on the verge of bankruptcy or have already crossed that threshold.
Quarterly Newsletter
The Bronsens Quarterly Newsletter is here, packed with essential insights for business owners, investors, and individuals looking to stay on top of financial and tax planning. Inside this issue: Identity verification – new Companies House checks for directors and PSCs…
Are further Inheritance Tax reforms on the horizon?
Inheritance Tax (IHT) has proven a popular avenue for the Chancellor Rachel Reeves as she attempts to balance the Government’s books and there is growing belief that she could introduce further measures on IHT later this year.
Record numbers face Dividend Tax bills: How does this affect taxpayers and investors?
The UK’s economic picture remains uncertain ahead of the Autumn Budget and with the economy growing at a very slow pace, investors and taxpayers are feeling the pinch with a record number set to face a Dividend Tax bill.
The cybercriminals are coming – Is your business ready?
In today’s interconnected world, cyber‑risk has gone from a simple technical concern to an existential threat for businesses. Every business should be preparing itself to defend against cyber criminals, but the number of those doing so is worryingly low. We…
How can AI deliver unexpected savings within your business?
Many business owners assume artificial intelligence (AI) is only relevant for large corporations. However, modern tools are already helping smaller firms reduce costs in subtle but powerful ways. Better supplier pricing Software can now track pricing trends across your industry,…
Should I be worrying about the size of my pension? IHT reform raises questions about this tax-efficient investment
For a long time, pensions have offered a tax-efficient way to pass on wealth to the next generation. Under current rules, most defined-contribution pensions sit outside your estate for Inheritance Tax (IHT) purposes. This can mean they are passed on…
Unlocking growth: Grant funding
Grants are available to businesses in a wide variety of sectors, but unfortunately, too many businesses miss out on this vital form of funding. An overreliance on loans puts your business in the risky position of struggling to repay debts…