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The economy is doing better than expected – How will your business be affected?
May 21, 2026
It is a very strange time for UK businesses at the moment, as the economic forces at play seem to be entirely unpredictable. While the Government was confident in its economic approach ahead of the Spring Statement, the conflict in the ...
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Get set for summer – How will payrolling seasonal work be different in 2026?
May 19, 2026
When 2026 began with 50 consecutive days of rain in the UK, many took it as a poor omen for the year’s weather. Summer is on the horizon, offering a change in pace from the cold, bleak seasons that preceded it. Many ...
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Is the UK heading for a recession and what does it mean for your business?
May 14, 2026
Recession is one of those words that tends to stop business owners in their tracks and right now, it is being mentioned more and more in the press and conversations with clients. It is easy to understand why the fear persists, ...
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Why are lower-paid self-employed workers twice as likely to file late taxes?
May 12, 2026
HMRC has obtained new data from PensionBee and it has revealed a worrying trend about self-employed workers’ tax returns. The pension company found that those on lower incomes are twice as likely to miss the Self-Assessment filing deadline compared to higher ...
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P11D Deadline 2026: What employers need to do now
May 07, 2026
If you provided any taxable benefits to employees or directors during the 2025/26 tax year, such as company cars, private medical insurance, beneficial loans, gym memberships, or living accommodation, the P11D deadline should be in your sights. For the 2025/26 tax ...
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Viral TikToks can boost your business – Are you ready to handle the success?
May 05, 2026
With a greater awareness of marketing strategies and a growing presence of Gen Z workers, more businesses are turning to TikTok to grow their brands. Going viral used to be a passing, lightning-in-a-bottle moment, but can now lead to meaningful growth ...
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Grant funding: An untapped source of growth
Apr 30, 2026
For many business owners, the conversation about growth funding often begins and ends with debt and equity, but many miss the benefits of grants. Both loans and outside investment have a legitimate place in a well-structured funding strategy, but grants can ...
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Businesses bear the brunt of nearly £1 trillion tax bill – Are they able to handle the extra costs?
Apr 28, 2026
If businesses feel as though they are paying more tax than ever, there is a reason for that. HMRC have revealed the amount of tax collected in the 2025/2026 – an eyewatering £938.8 billion. With this tax year likely to see the ...
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New payroll obligations: Annual leave and pay record-keeping from 6 April 2026
Apr 23, 2026
A significant but widely overlooked change took effect on 6 April 2026, placing new legal duties on all employers regarding how they record annual leave and pay. Many employers will have missed this update, which forms part of the Employment Rights ...
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Is now the perfect time to file your Self Assessment tax return?
Apr 21, 2026
HMRC has sent out a message to some of the 12 million people with Self Assessment tax accounts in the last week or so, alerting them to the need to file their next Self Assessment tax return. Whether you received this ...
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