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Self Assessment Reporting for Directors: What Close Company Directors Need to Know

November 2, 2026

HMRC has clarified the Self Assessment reporting requirements for directors of close companies, and updated its guidance for directors of charities. If you are a…

New Trade Union Rules: What Employers Need to Know from October 2026

October 26, 2026

From October 2026, new trade union rules introduced under the Employment Rights Act will take effect. They place fresh obligations on employers, so it's worth…

Mandatory Payrolling of Benefits in Kind: What Employers Need to Do Before April 2027

October 19, 2026

From 6 April 2027, the way many employers report and tax Benefits in Kind (BIKs) will change. HMRC is introducing mandatory payrolling in stages, and…

Making Tax Digital for Income Tax: First Quarter Statistics Published

October 12, 2026

Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax is now underway, with the first quarterly reporting deadline having passed for sole traders and landlords within the…

The Rising Cost of Doing Business: What It Means for UK SMEs

October 5, 2026

UK businesses are continuing to face significant increases in the cost of operating, with smaller and mid-sized businesses particularly exposed to rising employment and regulatory…

Energy Prices Set to Rise: What Could It Mean for Businesses?

September 28, 2026

Energy costs remain an important consideration for UK businesses, with wholesale energy prices continuing to be affected by volatility in global markets. Ofgem has announced…

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Further increase to HMRC late payment interest

November 22, 20220Comments

Further increase to HMRC late payment interest! Late payment interest rates will increase again in November because of a further hike in the Bank of England base rate. Will you be…

Key tax changes from Chancellor Jeremy Hunt

November 21, 20220Comments

What key changes did Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announce in his Autumn Statement? Income tax: There are no increases to the headline rates of tax. However, this does not mean that individuals won’t…

HMRC urges parents to use Tax-free Childcare

November 18, 20220Comments

HMRC urges parents to use Tax-free Childcare! A polite reminder that families can take advantage of the Tax-Free Childcare initiative to help save money. So, what does it cover and is it…

4 tips to encourage repeat customers

November 13, 20220Comments

4 tips to encourage repeat customers! There’s a lot of data supporting the idea that it’s less costly, easier and more efficient to encourage repeat customers than bring in new ones.…

Technology toolbox for trades

November 10, 20220Comments

Technology toolbox for trades! When you run your own trade business, your life involves a lot of long days being on job sites while managing projects, staff and clients. There probably…

6 Vital Money Management Tips for First-Time Entrepreneurs

November 7, 20220Comments

6 Vital Money Management Tips for First-Time Entrepreneurs! Financial management is a vital part of running a successful business, but often entrepreneurs start their business with little understanding of how…