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06-10-2026

Are your finances at risk of cyber-attack? Planning for the worst

According to the latest Hiscox Cyber Readiness Report, almost two in five small businesses in the UK suffered a successful cyber-attack in the last year, with each

06-10-2026

Borrowing amongst SMEs is on the rise – preparing your business for finance

According to UK Finance, gross lending to SMEs from the main high street banks reached £5.35 billion in the second quarter of 2026, the highest quarterly level

06-10-2026

Medium-sized companies may qualify for audit exemption

The Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade (DBIST) initiated a ‘modernising corporate reporting’ consultation on 7 September 2026, which closes on 30 November 2026. Under the

06-10-2026

How is the mansion tax distorting the housing market?

The so-called mansion tax is already beginning to have an impact on the UK housing market, despite the surcharge not being due to come into effect until

06-10-2026

Demystifying the changes to Benefits in Kind from 2027

Reforms to the Benefits in Kind (BIK) system have continued to change in recent years, as the Government prepares to roll out mandatory payrolling. From April 2027,

06-10-2026

IHT pension reforms now only half a year away

We are now just over six months away from the long-anticipated reforms to Inheritance Tax (IHT), which will see unspent pensions included within a person’s estate from

01-09-2026

Sequencing short-term finance effectively is vital for avoiding the interest trap

For many businesses, short-term finance can provide an essential lifeline when cash flow becomes tight. Whether a business needs support covering a gap between paying suppliers and

01-09-2026

Inflation increases to a four-month high – How will businesses be impacted?

The rate of inflation has hit 2.9 per cent in July 2026, up from 2.6 per cent in June, according to the latest data that has been

01-09-2026

Gifting out of income – The overlooked way to reduce Inheritance Tax

For many people, giving financial support to family members is an important part of their financial planning. Whether it is helping children with pension contributions or providing

01-09-2026

Reckless tax statements: How could an honest mistake become criminal?

In June 2026, the Government published a document to gather views on the introduction of a criminal offence for making reckless or untrue statements relating to tax.

01-09-2026

Apprenticeship funding has changed – What does this mean for your next hire?

New funding rules for apprenticeships have been introduced, impacting any apprenticeships starting after 1 August 2026. This could affect more employers than before as apprenticeships are becoming

01-09-2026

£4.4bn lost to the heat: Is your business ready for the next heatwave?

With temperatures breaking 30 degrees on multiple occasions in 2026, scorching heat is becoming the new normal. Consecutive heatwaves have wiped £4.4 billion from the UK economy,