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New tax year – What is changing?
The new tax year is just a few weeks away, starting on 6 April, so allow us to refresh your memory of the key changes in store for 2026/27. Personal tax The Government has decided to continue the Income Tax
Structuring your business for sale – BADR is changing once again
For business owners preparing to sell or exit their company, a stricter interpretation of the qualifying conditions for Business Asset Disposal Relief (BADR) and increased scrutiny from HMRC will soon be introduced. These changes may affect the timing of a
Preparing your business for the rising rates of the National Minimum Wage
From April 2026, the National Minimum Wage rates will increase once again, driving up employment costs for many businesses and requiring them to review their payroll processes. If you haven’t considered how these new rates will affect your business, you
Have you verified your identity? Staying compliant with Companies House changes
Since November 2025, it has become a requirement for all company directors and Persons with Significant Control (PSCs) to verify their identity with Companies House. As this must be completed by November this year, it is concerning that many have
Spring Statement 2026
Going into the latest Spring Statement, the Chancellor made it very clear that this would not be a full fiscal event and that any new policy changes would be off the table. Rising to her feet in Parliament that isHow 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