Why economic uncertainty shouldn’t impact your business activities
The noise around the upcoming Autumn Budget is getting louder the closer it gets and the reality is there is likely to be tax increases for everyone, including businesses.
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UK small businesses left behind in new trade deals
Many small UK businesses are struggling to take advantage of the new trade deals, with many reporting flat or falling exports.
Unpacking the pre-Autumn Budget speech – What looms on the horizon?
With less than a month to go before the Autumn Budget, business owners and individuals alike are waiting to know what the future of the country’s financial state will be.
The signs of digital wallet abuse you need to look out for
Digital wallet abuse is on the rise as criminal networks continue to exploit individuals and businesses for their own selfish gains. In 2024, over 2.5 million cases of remote purchase fraud were recorded, so it is important that you can…
Preparing for Plan 5: The newest student loan payment structure
Students who started their undergraduate and advanced learner loan courses on or after 1 August 2023 will fall into the new Plan 5 payment plan bracket. From April 2026, students who fit in the Plan 5 criteria will begin repaying…
The UK’s residency rules explained – Six months on from the change
In April 2025, the UK’s ‘non-domicile regime’ was replaced with a new set of rules centred around an individual’s tax residency, taking in factors like an individual’s links to both the UK and other countries and trust structures they are…
Bank and building society interest – What needs to be reported under Self Assessment?
HMRC has confirmed it is changing the way it will handle tax on bank and building society interests. What has HMRC changed? Since October 2025, HMRC has been sending out Simple Assessment letters to individuals who may owe tax on…
Could the Autumn Budget hold big changes to the taxation of partnerships?
With the November Budget just weeks away, one rumour appears to be gaining more traction than others. Media reports suggest that the Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, may introduce a new National Insurance charge on partnerships in her Budget announcement. What is…
Family businesses most exposed to 2026 IHT reforms
In the October 2024 Budget, the Government confirmed reforms to Inheritance Tax (IHT) that will take effect from April 2026. The changes will restrict the availability of Business Property Relief (BPR), which helps reduce the tax liabilities of family-owned businesses.…
IR35: Increase in financial thresholds for “small” client company
HMRC has confirmed that the upcoming increase in company size thresholds will apply to the off-payroll working rules. From 6 April 2026, more end-client companies will qualify as “small” and fall outside of the scope of the IR35 Off-Payroll Working…
Are you on target to meet your business and financial goals in 2025?
We are sprinting towards the end of the year and with 2025 soon drawing to a close, it’s a good time to reflect and analyse whether you are on target to achieve your business and financial goals this year.
Can your business keep pace with the perks of self-employment?
Many businesses are feeling the pressure of recruitment challenges at the moment and it can sometimes feel like there are forces beyond your control dissuading the right applicants from applying for roles.
Is your business ready for changes to Business Property Relief?
First announced in last year’s Autumn Budget, the changes to Inheritance Tax (IHT) are set to come into effect from April 2026.
The pitfalls and promises of the business blitz – Will your business struggle or succeed?
With the Autumn Budget looming ominously on the horizon, Rachel Reeves seems keen to build some goodwill with businesses ahead of some likely tax hikes.
Why HMRC’s exemption list shouldn’t stop you preparing for MTD for Income Tax
Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax is less than six months away and now is the ideal time for self-employed individuals, sole traders and landlords to start preparing for the changes to come.