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Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity might sound like something only big corporations need to worry about, but in truth, small businesses are increasingly in ...

Access to Funding and Credit

For many small business owners, getting access to funding feels like trying to squeeze water from a stone. Traditional banks ...

VAT Road Fuel Scale Charges

The new VAT road fuel scale charges applicable from 1 May 2025 to 30 April 2026 have been published. The ...

Repeal of furnished holiday lets regime

From April 2025, holiday lets lose their special tax treatment. Landlords must prepare for new Income, Capital Gains, and Corporation ...

Reminder of Employer NIC changes from April 25

A reminder that increases to the rate of National Insurance contributions (NICs) that are paid by employers came into effect ...

Less than a year before MTD for Income Tax starts

MTD for Income Tax kicks off in April 2026 for those earning over £50k. Digital records, quarterly updates, and tougher ...

Have you set up your Personal Tax Account yet?

Skip the phone queues. Your Personal Tax Account lets you manage everything from tax codes to refunds online. Quick, secure, ...

More in line for savings boost

From April 2025, more low-income workers on Universal Credit can join Help to Save. Save up to £50/month and get ...

The innocent touch – where a lack of clear guidelines and policies makes a dismissal more likely to be unfair

A school inspector dismissed for brushing water off a pupil’s head won his unfair dismissal claim against OFSTED. Mr. Hewston ...

Statutory Redundancy rights

Redundant? You could receive up to £30,000 tax-free, whether it’s statutory pay or a better deal from your employer. Know ...

Tax relief for landlords replacing domestic items

Swapped an old fridge or carpet in your rental property? Landlords can claim tax relief on replacing domestic items – ...

Tax and employee suggestion schemes

Have you set up a suggestion scheme for ideas that could save or earn you money? Employee suggestion schemes can ...

Still time to repay private fuel costs and avoid tax charge

Use a company car for personal trips? Avoid a hefty tax charge by reimbursing your employer for private fuel by ...

Understanding VAT Bad Debt Relief

Struggling with unpaid invoices? If you've paid VAT to HMRC but never received payment from your customer, you may be ...

Higher rate tax relief on pension contributions

Want to make the most of your pension savings? You could claim up to 45% tax relief on contributions, plus ...

£13.9bn of R&D funding

The UK government has announced a record-breaking £13.9 billion in research and development (R&D) funding for the coming year. This ...

UK Responds to New US Tariffs

The UK’s Business and Trade Secretary, Jonathan Reynolds, has set out the government's position following the United States' recent imposition ...

Make the most of trivial benefit payments 2025-26

Small gifts can mean big tax savings! Use the trivial benefits exemption in 2025–26 to reward employees with non-cash perks ...