HMRC confirms new measures for PAYE pension tax relief claims
11 Sep 2025
The way pay-as-you-earn (PAYE) taxpayers can make a pension tax relief claim has changed with HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) confirming all claims must be made online or by letter and include supporting evidence.
£18 billion in savings withdrawn as pensioners prepare for Inheritance Tax changes
9 Sep 2025
During the 2024 Autumn Budget, Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced that from 2027, unused pension pots will be taken into account when working out the total value of an individual’s estate.
The Chancellor confirms Autumn Budget date: Now is the time to prepare
4 Sep 2025
The Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced she will deliver her Autumn Budget on Wednesday, 26 November 2025.
Identity verification deadline confirmed – Are you prepared?
3 Sep 2025
After months of uncertainty, Companies House has set the identity-verification deadline as 18 November 2025. From that date, all new company directors and People with Significant Control (PSCs) must verify their identity. Existing directors and PSCs will then have 12
Could your latest LinkedIn post expose you to tax penalties?
3 Sep 2025
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has confirmed it uses AI to scan social media posts as part of criminal investigations into suspected tax and benefits fraud. That means, if you are posting content that could be viewed as advocating for,
Government may be setting sights on Inheritance Tax
3 Sep 2025
The Treasury is reportedly revisiting Inheritance Tax (IHT) as ministers hunt for extra revenue. While the Chancellor considers several options, IHT reforms remain a likely avenue, and now may be a good time to restructure your assets to avoid a
The danger of uncertainty – How the economy and Autumn Budget may be holding back investment
3 Sep 2025
With UK growth slowing to just 0.3 per cent in Q2, business confidence is fragile. Momentum has faded after a surge in exports ahead of new tariffs earlier this year, while weaker consumer confidence and persistently high household savings add
How have the increases in employment costs affected wage growth and hiring?
3 Sep 2025
When the Chancellor unveiled £26 billion in additional taxes and higher employer National Insurance contributions (NIC) last autumn, the impact on business confidence was immediate. Businesses are now trying to manage: The new adult National Minimum Wage rate, which has
Just over half a year left to prepare for MTD for Income Tax – Act now
3 Sep 2025
The Government’s Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax is now only a matter of months away. It is important that you are prepared and understand how the changes could affect you as the phased introduction of this new tax
What does the Government’s plan for small businesses mean for you?
3 Sep 2025
The Government’s plan for small businesses, also known as The Backing Your Business Plan, is being introduced to support SMEs growth and development. The plan has been created to give businesses the ability to grow and help them realise their
