More than a million pensioners now pay higher rate tax – Here’s what it means for you
Sep 03, 2026
New figures have confirmed what many retirees are starting to feel in their bank statements. The number of pensioners paying income tax at 40 per cent or 45 per cent has surpassed one million this current tax year, up from just ...
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What does the end of the Great British Summer Savings scheme mean for businesses?
Sep 01, 2026
It is no longer just the grass that is brown as the changing seasons are being reflected on the leaves of the UK’s deciduous trees. While the leaves may begin to fall, the rates of VAT have now risen for many ...
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You don’t own the business, but do you still owe the tax? HMRC ‘failure to notify’ penalties following a share disposal
Aug 27, 2026
If you are a shareholder in a company you have little involvement in, you might not realise a share disposal can trigger Capital Gains Tax (CGT). Shares might have been put in your name decades ago by a parent or a ...
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Tips for tipping – Does automation spoil business relationships?
Aug 25, 2026
Automation is often viewed by business owners as an effective way to improve profitability by cutting back on tedium so that more time can be spent engaging with high-value work. This has been fuelled by the rise in AI systems that ...
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Sole trader vs limited company for side hustles – Which is the most tax-efficient?
Aug 20, 2026
With many individuals starting a ‘side hustle’ to supplement their salary, setting up as a sole trader or limited company is the first big decision. Whether this is selling personalised jewellery on Etsy or re-selling clothes on Vinted, any gross income ...
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Can your business afford the team you need to deliver growth?
Aug 18, 2026
To say that the UK economy is a bit of a mixed bag at the moment is something of an understatement, as the disparity between different businesses is resulting in an odd pattern emerging. Some businesses are continuing to function in ...
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Why is keeping business and personal finances separate so important?
Aug 13, 2026
Where personal spending and business spending overlap, financial tracking can unnecessarily become a headache. A few transactions here and there might not seem like a huge deal at first, but the blurring of the lines between business and personal spending can ...
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Santa hats in summer? Businesses should be starting to plan for Christmas
Aug 11, 2026
The barrage of heatwaves and dry weather may make a person feel as though summer will last forever, but Christmas will arrive in a few short months. There is a lot of work that goes into the festive period both for ...
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UK petrol prices set to reach their highest level of 2026 – What this could mean for SMEs?
Aug 06, 2026
Geopolitical tensions are set to push UK petrol prices to the highest level of the year, with the average cost reaching 160p per litre, according to RAC monitoring. This comes after the Bank of England warned interest rates might rise if ...
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Gift Aid and Inheritance Tax relief – How helping charities can help your own finances
Aug 04, 2026
The ongoing economic challenges that face individuals and businesses alike are placing a greater strain on charities. Many of the measures that can be taken by private enterprises to offset rising costs are unavailable to charities, as the end user of ...
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