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?

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 Government’s plan for small businesses, also known as The Backing Your Business Plan, is being introduced to support SMEs growth and development. The plan… Read More »What does the Government’s plan for small businesses mean for you?

As of 15 June 2025, a major update to Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) is now in effect. The new methodology, known as RdSAP 10, changes… Read More »How the new EPC rules could hit your rental income and property value

In today’s interconnected world, cyber‑risk has gone from a simple technical concern to an existential threat for businesses. Every business should be preparing itself to… Read More »The cybercriminals are coming – Is your business ready?

Many business owners assume artificial intelligence (AI) is only relevant for large corporations. However, modern tools are already helping smaller firms reduce costs in subtle… Read More »How can AI deliver unexpected savings within your business?

For a long time, pensions have offered a tax-efficient way to pass on wealth to the next generation. Under current rules, most defined-contribution pensions sit… Read More »Should I be worrying about the size of my pension? IHT reform raises questions about this tax-efficient investment

Grants are available to businesses in a wide variety of sectors, but unfortunately, too many businesses miss out on this vital form of funding. An… Read More »Unlocking growth: Grant funding

The UK unemployment rate has increased to 4.7 per cent from March to May 2025, while the annual growth in employees’ average earnings has slowed… Read More »Wage growth slows and unemployment rises – What this may mean for your business in months to come