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Bank lending to UK businesses has dropped to the lowest level in 30 years

Weak economic growth and tighter regulations on lenders are to blame for the largest drop in bank lending to UK ...
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HMRC raise mileage rates and allowances

Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced an increase in HMRC's approved mileage rates for cars and vans from April 2026 for the ...
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Classic cars, jewellery and handbags – How high luxury is accounted for in Inheritance Tax

Inheritance Tax (IHT) is paid on all items of your estate after you pass away if you exceed certain thresholds ...
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Government summer savings spree adds complexity to VAT for hospitality and tourism

When Rachel Reeves announced a temporary cut in VAT from 20 per cent to five per cent for family attractions ...
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Salary sacrifice cap and the squeezed middle

The £2,000 cap on National Insurance (NI) free salary sacrifice pension contributions was sold as a tax on high earners ...
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The hidden savings tax trap and why changes to ISAs make it harder to put money away

Do you know what your Personal Savings Allowance is? While most taxpayers in the UK will know the thresholds for ...
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Struggling with cash flow – Exploring the growing use of asset and invoice financing

There was a time when SMEs relied on their main bank for all of their finance options. Recent economic pressures ...
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Secured the raise – Keeping an eye on your eligibility for the High-Income Child Benefit Charge

If you have been one of the lucky ones to secure a pay rise this year, be mindful that the ...
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What you need to know about your first quarterly MTD report on 7 August 2026

For sole traders, self-employed individuals and landlords with gross incomes exceeding £50,000 from self-employment or property, you are now mandated ...
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UK’s growing insolvency – Building greater resilience in your business

Rising costs seem to be coming at UK businesses from all directions, resulting in many difficult financial decisions needing to ...
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