Weak economic growth and tighter regulations on lenders are to blame for the largest drop in bank lending to UK businesses in 30 years, according… Read More »Bank lending to UK businesses has dropped to the lowest level in 30 years
Rumours were flying this week that HMRC announced a 22 per cent tax on your ISA if you are holding uninvested cash. This has since been described by the treasury as ‘nonsense’.
Despite becoming mandatory for sole traders, landlords and self-employed individuals with qualifying incomes over £50,000 from 6 April 2026, 65 per cent have still not registered for Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax.
When Rachel Reeves announced a temporary reduction of VAT from 20 per cent to five per cent for family attractions and children’s dining over the school summer holidays, the response from the hospitality and leisure sectors was generally warm.
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With summer coming soon, many people are looking for ways to earn some extra cash.
Despite becoming mandatory for sole traders, landlords and self-employed individuals with qualifying incomes over £50,000 from 6 April 2026, 65 per cent have still not registered for Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax.
It is a very strange time for UK businesses at the moment, as the economic forces at play seem to be entirely unpredictable.
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There are two things that are certain in this life: death and taxes. So why is it that you hear different tax advice from influencers, accountants and your mates down the pub? That would be because some people give tax advice when they are not actual experts.
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Fire safety update: New grade A fire alarm requirements for three‑storey HMOs Recent updates to UK fire safety regulations have introduced new obligations for landlords who… Read More »HMO Fire Alarms
When 2026 began with 50 consecutive days of rain in the UK, many took it as a poor omen for the year’s weather.
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