Working capital loans: A sign of the times or a useful support mechanism?
9 Dec 2025
A recent report by Purbeck revealed that more than a third of SME loans agreed in October supported day-to-day cash flow – the highest level since early 2025. The latest Barclays index shows that more than half of SMEs have
Personal Tax freeze – The impact of fiscal drag
9 Dec 2025
The Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, has confirmed her plans to extend the Income Tax threshold freeze. The original end date of 2028 has now moved to the 2030/31 tax year forcing many into higher tax bands as wages rise. What are
How to prepare for the Autumn Budget’s changes to APR and BPR
9 Dec 2025
Last year’s Autumn Budget hit business owners hard with the announcements of changes to Agricultural Property Relief (APR) and Business Property Relief (BPR). The new Inheritance Tax (IHT) rules, set to take effect from April 2026, could create substantial tax
Will your festive spirits be dampened by tax liabilities? How trivial benefits impact your business
9 Dec 2025
The festive season is rapidly approaching and it is natural to want to treat your employees. Unfortunately, even small gifts can have implications for your tax and National Insurance Contributions (NICs), so you should understand the implications of any kind
Pay planning after the Autumn Budget: Thinking differently about reward
4 Dec 2025
One of the key consequences of the 2025 Autumn Budget is the impact it is likely to have on how small and medium-sized businesses approach pay.
What does the FSCS deposit limit increase mean for you?
2 Dec 2025
While the Autumn Budget has managed to leave a bitter taste in the mouth of many business owners and individuals, some solace can be found in the sanctity of long-term money security.
Why you need to act now ahead of the Self-Assessment tax return deadline
27 Nov 2025
The deadline for Self-Assessment taxpayers to submit their online tax return is just two months away and many self-employed individuals, sole traders and landlords will be organising their accounts.
Autumn Budget 2025
26 Nov 2025
The Government faced a difficult job going into the Autumn Budget, as they navigate a growing national deficit, a seemingly never-ending cost-of-living crisis and political challenges. From the outset, the Chancellor Rachel Reeves made it clear that this would be
The Companies House 2025-2030 strategy is here – What does it mean for your business?
25 Nov 2025
The hotly anticipated Companies House 2025-2030 strategy has been unveiled.
HMRC issues important tax warning to employers
21 Nov 2025
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has begun briefing businesses and recruiters on the importance of avoiding fraudulent payroll tax credit schemes that claim to help reduce employment taxes.
