
HMRC records festive tax return frenzy
According to the latest statistics from HMRC, more than 4,600 Self Assessment taxpayers completed and filed their tax return on Christmas Day.

According to the latest statistics from HMRC, more than 4,600 Self Assessment taxpayers completed and filed their tax return on Christmas Day.

Many small business owners and self-employed individuals may consider buying a car through their business.

The Autumn Budget saw many individuals and businesses alike disheartened by measures that seemed to inhibit growth.

HMRC has issued a clear message to businesses that rely on seasonal and short-term staff that payroll compliance is not optional, even for temporary contracts.

Peak trading periods, such as Christmas, can often bring a welcome increase in sales, but they do not always guarantee consistent cash flow.

From April 2026, the cost of providing fuel with company cars and vans is rising again.

Annual reports continue to play a pivotal role in businesses’ governance and financial transparency.

One of the key consequences of the 2025 Autumn Budget is the impact it is likely to have on how small and medium-sized businesses approach pay.

The Chancellor’s latest Autumn Budget has struck small businesses once again with the increase to the National Living Wage (NLW) and National Minimum Wage (NMW).

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves set out tax-raising measures worth up to £26 billion in the Autumn Budget on 26 November 2025. The increases will be achieved through a range of measures, including extending the freeze on Income Tax…