When the Chancellor unveiled £26 billion in additional taxes and higher employer National Insurance contributions (NIC) last autumn, the impact on business confidence was immediate.… Read More »How have the increases in employment costs affected wage growth and hiring?
After months of uncertainty, Companies House has set the identity-verification deadline as 18 November 2025. From that date, all new company directors and People with… Read More »Identity verification deadline confirmed – Are you prepared?
With UK growth slowing to just 0.3 per cent in Q2, business confidence is fragile. Momentum has faded after a surge in exports ahead of… Read More »The danger of uncertainty – How the economy and Autumn Budget may be holding back investment
The Treasury is reportedly revisiting Inheritance Tax (IHT) as ministers hunt for extra revenue. While the Chancellor considers several options, IHT reforms remain a likely… Read More »Government may be setting sights on Inheritance Tax
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has confirmed it uses AI to scan social media posts as part of criminal investigations into suspected tax and benefits… Read More »Could your latest LinkedIn post expose you to tax penalties?
For the second consecutive month, inflation in the UK has stayed at 3.8 per cent which effectively means general costs have stayed at the same price.
Read More »Inflation stays at 3.8 per cent: Is this good or bad for businesses?
There’s plenty of pessimism about the UK jobs market at the moment, but not every change is a bad omen.
Read More »Fewer workers but higher wages – Is this what the UK job market looks like now?
A recently released report from HM Treasury has confirmed that the Chancellor Rachel Reeves is reviewing the Small Business Rates Relief (SBRR), as she attempts to kick-start the economy and give businesses a platform to expand and grow.
Read More »The Chancellor confirms the Government will review the Small Business Rates Relief
The way pay-as-you-earn (PAYE) taxpayers can make a pension tax relief claim has changed with HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) confirming all claims must be made online or by letter and include supporting evidence.
Read More »HMRC confirms new measures for PAYE pension tax relief claims
Given the major changes to Companies House, Making Tax Digital (MTD), and various other regulations in a short space of time, it is no wonder that business owners can be feeling a bit confused about their current obligations.
