The advantages of self-employment and how to get your business started
When wanting to take that step into self-employment, it may feel like there is never a right time and financial uncertainty may leave you reluctant.
UK small businesses left behind in new trade deals
Many small UK businesses are struggling to take advantage of the new trade deals, with many reporting flat or falling exports.
The signs of digital wallet abuse you need to look out for
Digital wallet abuse is on the rise as criminal networks continue to exploit individuals and businesses for their own selfish gains. In 2024, over 2.5 million cases of remote purchase fraud were recorded, so it is important that you can
Preparing for Plan 5: The newest student loan payment structure
Students who started their undergraduate and advanced learner loan courses on or after 1 August 2023 will fall into the new Plan 5 payment plan bracket. From April 2026, students who fit in the Plan 5 criteria will begin repaying
The UK’s residency rules explained – Six months on from the change
In April 2025, the UK’s ‘non-domicile regime’ was replaced with a new set of rules centred around an individual’s tax residency, taking in factors like an individual’s links to both the UK and other countries and trust structures they are
Bank and building society interest – What needs to be reported under Self Assessment?
HMRC has confirmed it is changing the way it will handle tax on bank and building society interests. What has HMRC changed? Since October 2025, HMRC has been sending out Simple Assessment letters to individuals who may owe tax on
Could the Autumn Budget hold big changes to the taxation of partnerships?
With the November Budget just weeks away, one rumour appears to be gaining more traction than others. Media reports suggest that the Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, may introduce a new National Insurance charge on partnerships in her Budget announcement. What is
Family businesses most exposed to 2026 IHT reforms
In the October 2024 Budget, the Government confirmed reforms to Inheritance Tax (IHT) that will take effect from April 2026. The changes will restrict the availability of Business Property Relief (BPR), which helps reduce the tax liabilities of family-owned businesses.
IR35: Increase in financial thresholds for “small” client company
HMRC has confirmed that the upcoming increase in company size thresholds will apply to the off-payroll working rules. From 6 April 2026, more end-client companies will qualify as “small” and fall outside of the scope of the IR35 Off-Payroll Working
Companies House to increase digital filing fees
Companies House has announced a raft of fee increases that will impact businesses from February 2026.
