Late tax payments cost taxpayers hundreds of millions in fines
9 Feb 2026
As the deadline for Self Assessment passes, new data from HMRC shows that taxpayers paid a staggering £325 million in fines and interest last year after failing to meet the 31 January deadline. Recent analysis of HMRC’s publicly available statistics
Companies House fees have increased from 1 February
9 Feb 2026
Companies House fees have increased from 1 February 2026, affecting both the cost of incorporation of new limited companies and many ongoing reporting requirements. Many of the fees have increased substantially and it is important that you factor in these
Business rates are changing: How will this affect your business and property?
9 Feb 2026
The Autumn Budget 2025 has brought more changes to business rates and many businesses and property owners could be at risk of higher bills. Businesses must know if they are affected and seek the right support so they can prepare
How can employers prepare for Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) changes in April 2026?
9 Feb 2026
From April 2026, the Employment Rights Act will come into effect, bringing reforms to Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) that will affect every employer. It will change how SSP is calculated and create new responsibilities for employers. What are the changes
The Making Tax Digital for Income Tax countdown is getting louder – Are you ready yet?
5 Feb 2026
If you have noticed more TV and online adverts for cloud accounting software lately, that is no accident as the countdown to Making Tax Digital for Income Tax (MTD for IT) ramps up.
It’s time to close the gender pay gap – How should businesses do this?
3 Feb 2026
For business owners already working to prepare for the announcements made in the Autumn Budget, it can feel like there is already a lot to juggle.
When is a business expense really tax deductible?
29 Jan 2026
One of the most common questions business owners ask accountants, “Can I put this through the business as an expense?”
How do you know if you are exempt from Making Tax Digital (MTD)?
27 Jan 2026
The first phase for Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax is nearly upon us, as the new system of digital tax reporting commences from 6 April 2026.
Millions of UK workers are overpaying tax every year
22 Jan 2026
A new Freedom of Information requested from HMRC, released to the public has found that 5.6 million in the UK paid more tax than they needed to in 2023/24.
Businesses brace for the next wave of Trump tariffs
20 Jan 2026
They say there is nothing new under the sun and the global economic situation seems determined to prove that right.
