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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…

Bridging the Generational Divide: Building a Workplace That Works for Everyone

December 9, 20250Comments

Workplaces across London are becoming more diverse than ever — not just in culture and background, but in age, experience, and outlook. From Generation Z entrepreneurs to seasoned professionals, businesses…

Strengthen Your Small Business Cybersecurity with the NCSC’s Free Cyber Action Toolkit

November 24, 20250Comments

In today’s digital world, even the smallest business can be a target for cybercrime. With online threats continuing to rise, the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) is urging small businesses across the…

Is It Time to Prepare Your Self-Assessment Tax Return?

November 17, 20250Comments

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is reminding taxpayers that there are now fewer than 75 days left to file their Self Assessment tax return and pay any tax owed for the 2024–25 tax…

How to Save on Childcare Costs with the Tax-Free Childcare Scheme

November 17, 20250Comments

Running your own business often means balancing client deadlines, cashflow, and family life — and childcare can be one of the biggest pressures on working parents. With the autumn half-term…

Weekly Cash Flow Checks: How Businesses Can Stay Ahead of Financial Surprises

November 10, 20250Comments

For any business — large or small — cash flow is the lifeblood that keeps everything moving. Even a profitable company can run into serious trouble if cash stops flowing smoothly. Yet…

Why Thinking Like a CFO Can Help You Shape Your Business

November 3, 20250Comments

For many small and medium-sized business owners, tasks like bookkeeping, payroll, and VAT returns are a regular part of running the business. These activities are essential — they keep you…