Companies House fees have increased from 1 February
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?
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?
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 clock is ticking down to payrolling Benefits in Kind: What employers need to know
From April 2027, all UK employers will be required to payroll Benefits in Kind (BiKs) rather than reporting them through the traditional P11D process. While this may feel a long way off, businesses should start preparing now so that their
Cashflow crisis: Why SMEs continue to struggle
Recent research from the Chartered Institute of Credit Management (CICM) has revealed that 82 per cent of SMEs have faced cash flow difficulties. For many small businesses, periods of high activity can be followed by quieter months that place pressure
Employment Rights Act 2025 is here – How employers can prepare their payroll
The Employment Rights Act 2025 has reached the end of its parliamentary debate and is set to bring significant changes to UK Employment Law. Employers are now faced with a limited window to prepare their payroll systems and processes for
MTD countdown underway – Landlords and sole traders have just months left to prepare
The Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax countdown is on and landlords and sole traders who are not prepared may face costly repercussions. From 6 April 2026, sole traders, landlords and self-employed individuals with a qualifying income over £50,000
What are the upcoming changes to EIS and VCTs?
Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) and Venture Capital Trusts (VCTs) are both set to experience changes from April 2026, as was revealed in the Autumn Budget. These schemes were viewed as outdated and the reforms aim to modernise their effectiveness. This
How will HMRC changing its system of fines affect you?
Following the Autumn Budget, it is increasingly clear that the Government is toughening its approach to tax compliance. This is a break with tradition, as penalties have remained unchanged for years, meaning that inflation has caused the impact to soften
What impact will the Agricultural Property Relief (APR) and Business Property Relief (BPR) U-turn have?
Given how recently the Autumn Budget was, most people had assumed that all of the big tax measures for the year had been issued. However, Rachel Reeves decided to wrap up 2025 with an eleventh-hour announcement of changes to Agricultural
