Blog - Holeys

19-02-2025

What can businesses do amid rising employment costs and falling confidence?

The latest CIPD survey of over 2,000 UK employers paints a concerning picture. 32 per cent of businesses plan to cut headcount or freeze recruitment, and the

13-02-2025

How do Companies House address suppression changes impact company directors?

From 27 January 2025, Companies House has introduced new measures allowing directors to remove their residential addresses from historical filings if they were previously used as a

12-02-2025

VAT fraud – Avoid getting caught out by phishing attacks

Scammers are increasingly targeting VAT-registered businesses with phishing attacks. Warnings have been issued by a number of organisations, and taxpayers are being encouraged to check requests carefully.

06-02-2025

Will a minimum wage rise trigger unexpected student loan repayments?

From 1 April 2025, the National Minimum Wage will rise to £12.21 per hour (an increase of 6.7 per cent), meaning rising employment costs for businesses. For

06-02-2025

Received a ‘One to Many’ letter recently?

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has recently issued One to Many (OTM) letters to private equity businesses and estate agents. These letters can be sent to any

06-02-2025

How to capitalise on the Government’s AI push

In January, the Government unveiled its Artificial Intelligence (AI) Opportunities Plan, outlining how the UK hopes to shape the AI trajectory by driving economic growth, enhancing public

06-02-2025

Budgeting for the unknown – Contingency strategies and tips for businesses

No matter how well-prepared you may think you are, things will not always go to plan. It could be a sudden shift in the market, supply chain

06-02-2025

Optimising your credit control policies to deal with chronic late payers

Despite repeated calls for reform, the Government has shown little support for tackling chronic late payments, leaving businesses to fend for themselves. One effective solution is to

06-02-2025

Fur and finance – Tax compliance in animal sales

If breeding and selling animals has turned into a source of income for you, you need to make sure your earnings are declared correctly to HM Revenue

06-02-2025

Are you missing out? The deadline to boost your State Pension is approaching

If you are hoping to maximise your State Pension, you only have two months left to take action before a key deadline on 5 April 2025. After

05-02-2025

Millions miss Self-Assessment deadline – A reminder to prepare for 2026

The 31 January Self-Assessment deadline has come and gone, but for 1.1 million taxpayers who missed the cut-off, the consequences are only just beginning. HM Revenue and

30-01-2025

Is your payroll system prepared for changes in the upcoming tax year?

We are getting ever closer to the 2025/26 tax year, when changes to payroll regulations announced last year will come into effect. Employers need to stay informed