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How can employers prepare for Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) changes in April 2026?
From April 2026, the Employment Rights Act will come into effect, bringing reforms to Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) that will affect every employer. It will change how SSP is calculated and create new responsibilities for employers. What are the changes
Business rates are changing: How will this affect your business and property?
The Autumn Budget 2025 has brought more changes to business rates and many businesses and property owners could be at risk of higher bills. Businesses must know if they are affected and seek the right support so they can prepare
Companies House fees have increased from 1 February
Companies House fees have increased from 1 February 2026, affecting both the cost of incorporation of new limited companies and many ongoing reporting requirements. Many of the fees have increased substantially and it is important that you factor in these
Late tax payments cost taxpayers hundreds of millions in fines
As the deadline for Self Assessment passes, new data from HMRC shows that taxpayers paid a staggering £325 million in fines and interest last year after failing to meet the 31 January deadline. Recent analysis of HMRC’s publicly available statistics
Companies House profit and loss filing change paused for small businesses
Small businesses have been given a reprieve, after Companies House confirmed that its plans to require the filing of profit and loss accounts from April 2027 are on hold. A new update to official guidance confirms that the change will
Exit tax regimes – Could these be coming to the UK?
Recent media coverage has publicised the possibility of a new tax on people who leave the UK, calling it an “exit tax”. This type of regime already exists in several countries, including France, Spain, Canada and Australia, and is now
Battling the costs – Reviewing your pricing strategy
Energy bills, staffing, borrowing costs, taxes and supplier expenses are just a few of the reasons behind the added financial pressure business owners are currently facing. As we get closer to the new tax year, it is the ideal time
What impact will the Agricultural Property Relief (APR) and Business Property Relief (BPR) U-turn have?
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
How will HMRC changing its system of fines affect you?
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
What are the upcoming changes to EIS and VCTs?
Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) and Venture Capital Trusts (VCTs) are both set to experience changes from April 2026, as was revealed in the Autumn Budget. These schemes were viewed as outdated and the reforms aim to modernise their effectiveness. This