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04-08-2026

Invoice financing – Liberating cash tied up in late payments

SMEs in the UK have struggled with late payments for years and cash tied up in unpaid invoices can put pressure on your business’s ability to operate

04-08-2026

I have received a HMRC enquiry letter – What do I do now?

HMRC enquiry letters are sent to individuals to notify them that HMRC has chosen to formally investigate their tax affairs. While some enquiries are carried out randomly,

04-08-2026

Companies House issues warning over scammers

Companies House has issued warnings to directors after a rise in scam emails following the organisation's new identity verification processes. The scams are designed to create urgency

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

07-07-2026

Mixed picture for UK mergers and acquisitions– Where do the opportunities lie?

Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) are a core part of business growth and resilience. Done well, the acquiring business benefits from a new market and the other company

07-07-2026

Should I gift a lump sum from my pension to family? Understanding the Inheritance Tax implications

You are likely aware of the upcoming inclusion of unspent pension pots for Inheritance Tax (IHT) calculations from 6 April 2027. This has sparked a wave of

07-07-2026

Employee Ownership Trusts – What business owners need to know

With more than 2,400 businesses now operating through an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) structure, this has become a mainstream option for business owners thinking about succession and

07-07-2026

Benefits in Kind reporting is changing…again

The Government has revised its plans for mandatory payrolling of Benefits in Kind (BiK), introducing a phased approach that splits the rollout across two years. The timetable

07-07-2026

Small businesses to face new Companies House account filing rules from April 2028

After months of delays, the Government has finally confirmed how the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (EECTA) will change the way small businesses report their