The realities of rising energy costs: How can you manage the changes?
Aug 28, 2025
It has been confirmed that energy costs will increase by two per cent from October, affecting both households and businesses. The increase was much more than analysts had expected, meaning a household’s annual bill will sit at £1,755, up £35 a ...
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Making Tax Digital for Income Tax: How many will be impacted?
Aug 26, 2025
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is continuing to innovate and modernise how taxpayers file their returns and report information. It is committed to its digital transformation roadmap and part of this is the Making Tax Digital (MTD) initiative. MTD changes how ...
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HMRC urging parents to extend Child Benefit claim with deadline on the horizon
Aug 21, 2025
Parents have until 31 August 2025 to extend their child benefit claim and HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) are urging parents to act fast and submit their extension claim before the deadline. If your child is between the ages of 16 ...
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Have you validated your identity with Companies House?
Aug 19, 2025
Companies House’ voluntary window to validate your identity is coming to end on the 18 November 2025 with the checks becoming mandatory from that date. Business owners and directors that own or work for a UK registered company will soon be ...
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Are further Inheritance Tax reforms on the horizon?
Aug 14, 2025
Inheritance Tax (IHT) has proven a popular avenue for the Chancellor Rachel Reeves as she attempts to balance the Government’s books and there is growing belief that she could introduce further measures on IHT later this year. The Chancellor is working ...
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Government announce commitment to deliver a genuine living wage: What does that mean for businesses?
Aug 12, 2025
Next year’s National Living Wage and National Minimum Wage have been hot topics of discussion with experts warning they must go up to meet the Government’s goal for it to match two thirds of median earnings. The Government has reaffirmed its ...
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Taxpayers face the prospect of heavy tax bill on their savings: How can you protect your money?
Aug 07, 2025
As the Government attempts to balance its books, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has revealed over 2.6 million taxpayers will be hit with tax bills on their savings. It is estimated during the 2025/26 tax year, over 2.64 million savers will ...
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UK ‘stealth taxes’: How does this affect my finances?
Aug 05, 2025
Unsuspecting taxes that you often pay without realising, such as VAT (Value Added Tax) and the more recent tax freezes, are commonly referred to as ‘stealth taxation’. These are charges that may not be as clear to you as the Income ...
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HMRC launch trial stopping Corporation Tax reminder letters: How will this affect my business?
Jul 31, 2025
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has launched an initial trial that will end the sending of Corporation Tax reminder letters. Launched earlier this month, the trial is designed to continue HMRC’s push to streamline their services. It will encourage businesses to complete ...
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Is your business eligible for the Employment Allowance scheme?
Jul 29, 2025
The Government’s Employment Allowance scheme is an opportunity all businesses can explore but it is important to check if your business fits the eligibility criteria. Employment Allowance allows eligible employers and companies to reduce their annual National Insurance liability. Initially set at ...
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