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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?

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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A new online service for over 35 million UK taxpayers to control their tax affairs, but why the change?

Jul 24, 2025

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) have begun to roll out its ambitious Transformation Roadmap and the first announcement from this, is a brand-new system for workers to take control of their tax affairs. The new online Pay as You Earn (PAYE) ...

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Lack of data on UK billionaire tax figures is a concern for all

Jul 22, 2025

The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) are seeking clarity and understanding after their report revealed HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) cannot identify how much tax is paid by UK billionaires. This news will concern Chancellor Rachel Reeves, who will be analysing all ...

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Why is Wealth Tax a hot topic of discussion?

Jul 17, 2025

As the Autumn Budget approaches, there is plenty of noise surrounding Rachel Reeves’ plans for current tax rates, whether there will be increases, freeze extensions and the potential introduction of new tax rates. One tax notion that is causing a stir ...

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