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Companies House Delays Major Accounts Filing Changes Until April 2028

Companies House has confirmed that a series of significant reforms to company accounts filing requirements will now take effect from April 2028, giving businesses an…

Why Growing Businesses Need a Business Plan

June 29, 2026

When you're focused on winning customers, delivering work and managing the day-to-day demands of running a business, writing a business plan can easily fall to…

Companies House and Intellectual Property Office Warn Businesses About Fake Payment Requests

June 22, 2026

Businesses are being urged to remain vigilant following warnings from Companies House and the Intellectual Property Office (IPO) about fraudulent payment requests being sent to…

AI and Online Sources Leading to VAT Filing Mistakes

June 15, 2026

Businesses are being reminded to check VAT filing deadlines carefully after HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) reported an increase in late VAT returns and payments…

Four Practical Ways to Improve Business Profitability Within 12 Months

June 8, 2026

Improving profitability doesn't always require major changes, significant investment or a completely new business strategy. In many cases, the most effective improvements come from making…

UK Unemployment Reaches 5% as Inflation Falls to 2.8%

June 1, 2026

The latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show that the UK unemployment rate increased to 5.0% in the three months to March…

Preparing for Making Tax Digital: What You Need to Know

January 26, 20260Comments

With the new tax year fast approaching, many businesses are beginning to prepare for the changes introduced by Making Tax Digital (MTD). From April, sole traders and landlords earning more than £50,000 will…

HMRC Warns of Increased Self Assessment Scams Ahead of Jan Deadline

January 19, 20260Comments

With the Self Assessment deadline of 31 January just around the corner, HMRC is alerting taxpayers to a rise in scams targeting individuals at this time of year. Since February 2025, HMRC has been…

Reflecting on 2025…and looking ahead to 2026!

January 12, 20260Comments

As we enter into a New Year, it’s a natural time to pause and think about how your business has performed over the past year. For many, some things will…

Self Assessment – Spread The Cost!

January 12, 20260Comments

Struggling with your tax bill? You may be able to pay in instalments. While the Self Assessment deadline for filing and paying tax isn’t until 31 January 2026, getting organised…

Received a letter from HMRC about MTD (Making Tax Digital)? Here’s what you need to know:

January 5, 20260Comments

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has begun contacting selected taxpayers to outline the steps they need to take ahead of the upcoming Making Tax Digital (MTD) changes, which come into…

How to Choose the Right Accounting System for Your Business

December 15, 20250Comments

For many sole traders and small business owners, reviewing their accounting system only happens when something forces the issue. For instance, many sole traders are currently looking at whether their…