Should I be worrying about the size of my pension? IHT reform raises questions about this tax-efficient investment
For a long time, pensions have offered a tax-efficient way to pass on wealth to the next generation. Under current rules, most defined-contribution pensions sit outside your estate for Inheritance Tax (IHT) purposes. This can mean they are passed on
Unlocking growth: Grant funding
Grants are available to businesses in a wide variety of sectors, but unfortunately, too many businesses miss out on this vital form of funding. An overreliance on loans puts your business in the risky position of struggling to repay debts
Wage growth slows and unemployment rises – What this may mean for your business in months to come
The UK unemployment rate has increased to 4.7 per cent from March to May 2025, while the annual growth in employees’ average earnings has slowed to five per cent, according to recent data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
The Employment Rights Bill – Why it matters for your future finances and success
The Employment Rights Bill looks set to come into law by the end of the year. Now is the time for any business that hires staff to sit up and take notice, as the bill will impact the way that
A clearer picture of Companies House reform – Making sense of what is and isn’t coming
It can be confusing trying to keep pace with the changes to Companies House since the introduction of the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (ECCTA). The biggest concern around these changes is that if any slip under the
Are tax rises on the horizon? What recent activity at The Treasury means for you and your business
While the 2025 Spending Review focused on long-term investment rather than introducing new taxes, the scale of spending suggests that future tax rises are likely. Where have the Government recently invested funds? The Chancellor pledged multi-year funding for health, defence
Green levies on UK businesses to be cut
The UK Government has confirmed that it will reduce green levies for energy-intensive industries. These cuts aim to drive growth in key sectors, such as manufacturing and clean energy. What are green levies? A green levy is an environmental charge
Cash flow constraints – 57 per cent of businesses warn of rising costs
57 per cent of small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have warned of rising costs over the next quarter, according to Intuit QuickBooks’ latest Small Business Insights survey. Given this startling figure, all businesses should take care to manage cash flow
Child Benefit repayments changing for thousands this summer
The way families make Child Benefit repayments to HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is changing. From the summer, many families will have the option to report their Child Benefit payments and pay the High Income Child Benefit Charge (HICBC) directly
Are your systems ready for MTD? Five things to check as the clock ticks down
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is working to enhance compliance and improve efficiency with tax filings by implementing Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax. However, taxpayers still need to get ready for MTD before it becomes mandatory in April
