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04-08-2026

Summer season success: Don’t get caught out by the unique payroll requirements of seasonal workers

Seasonal workers are the backbone of many British businesses during the busy summer months. However, employers must understand the unique payroll responsibilities for these workers to ensure

04-08-2026

Parents with teenagers could lose out on Child Benefit after 31 August

If you or any of your employees have children aged 16 to 19, it is worth noting an important HMRC deadline that could affect household finances. What

04-08-2026

MTD is here – What happens if you miss the first deadline on 7 August?

Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax became mandatory this year for sole traders and landlords with qualifying income over £50,000 and the first quarterly update deadline

04-08-2026

New proposals recommend regular ITSA tax payments from 2029

A new consultation paper from the Government has set out how Income Tax Self Assessment (ITSA) payments could move to a more regular, in-year footing. The new

30-07-2026

First Making Tax Digital deadline looms – 400,000 people still yet to register

Despite the first deadline for Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax arriving on 7 August, over 400,000 qualifying landlords and sole traders have still not signed

29-07-2026

Tax cuts on pubs: Burnham backing British businesses

Recent headlines have made it no secret that owning a pub, club or music venue is hard. With rising costs, it has been estimated that one in

24-07-2026

How to chase late-paying customers without losing them

Late-paying customers are one of the biggest causes of cash flow problems for SMEs. It can be a tense situation as you want to make sure you

22-07-2026

The top tax-saving opportunities that are often missed by SMEs

Nobody wants to pay more tax than they need to. For SMEs, paying the right amount of tax has become more important than ever. A recent analysis

16-07-2026

Cash flow versus profit – Which matters more to an SME?

While profit can be seen as the main indicator of business health, the importance of cash flow is often overlooked. You could be making money on paper

15-07-2026

The financial benefits of hiring Gen Z

15 July marks World Youth Skills Day, which is a day to celebrate the importance of equipping young people with the skills they need for employment and

09-07-2026

How could a new Prime Minister impact SMEs in the UK?

With Keir Starmer announcing his resignation as Prime Minister, there has been much speculation about what this means for the future of UK politics. His hotly tipped

08-07-2026

HMRC launches consultation for mandatory Direct Debit VAT and PAYE payments

HMRC is currently consulting on proposals that could make Direct Debit the mandatory payment method for VAT and PAYE liabilities – a move that would affect millions