Following the Autumn Budget, it is increasingly clear that the Government is toughening its approach to tax compliance. This is a break with tradition, as penalties have remained unchanged for years, meaning that inflation has caused the impact to soften…
Given how recently the Autumn Budget was, most people had assumed that all of the big tax measures for the year had been issued. However, Rachel Reeves decided to wrap up 2025 with an eleventh-hour announcement of changes to Agricultural…
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.
Employee Ownership Trusts (EOTs) have become one of the UK’s fastest-growing business succession models, and for good reason. Since their introduction in 2014, the Employee Ownership Association and WREOC have reported a 1,640 per cent increase in EOT-owned businesses in…
As the Government continues to put preventative fraud measures in place, it is essential that companies and Limited Liability Partnerships (LLPs) understand any changes that impact them. In September, a new regulation was introduced as part of the Economic Crime…
The Autumn Budget confirmed that pensions and tax-efficient saving are entering a period of sustained and important change. Reforms to salary sacrifice, ISAs and the growing focus on unspent pensions all make it harder to build and pass on wealth…
A recent report by Purbeck revealed that more than a third of SME loans agreed in October supported day-to-day cash flow – the highest level since early 2025. The latest Barclays index shows that more than half of SMEs have…
The Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, has confirmed her plans to extend the Income Tax threshold freeze. The original end date of 2028 has now moved to the 2030/31 tax year forcing many into higher tax bands as wages rise. What are…
Last year’s Autumn Budget hit business owners hard with the announcements of changes to Agricultural Property Relief (APR) and Business Property Relief (BPR). The new Inheritance Tax (IHT) rules, set to take effect from April 2026, could create substantial tax…
The festive season is rapidly approaching and it is natural to want to treat your employees. Unfortunately, even small gifts can have implications for your tax and National Insurance Contributions (NICs), so you should understand the implications of any kind…
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.