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UK House Prices See Sharp Monthly Drop Amid Stamp Duty Reforms
11th Jul 2025 | Posted by:UK house prices recorded their steepest monthly fall in over two years in June, according to the latest data from mortgage lender Nationwide.
Read MoreProgress as Companies House Reforms Target Economic Crime
10th Jul 2025 | Posted by:Companies House is undergoing a major transformation following the introduction of the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (ECCTA).
Read MoreGovernment Unveils Roadmap for Employment Rights Bill
9th Jul 2025 | Posted by:Following publication of the Employment Rights Bill in October 2024, the government has published a comprehensive implementation roadmap. The roadmap outlines a phased timeline for one of the most significant overhauls of UK employment law in decades.
Read MoreGovernment Boosts UK Export Finance with £13 Billion to Back British Industries
3rd Jul 2025 | Posted by:The government has announced a £13 billion expansion of UK Export Finance’s (UKEF) Direct Lending Facility, aimed at supporting British exporters across key industries.
Read More£7.5bn Tax Gap: Government Targets Businesses Compliance
30th Jun 2025 | Posted by:The government has announced plans to raise an additional £7.5 billion by stepping up efforts to close the tax gap - and clamp down on evasion
Read MoreSide hustlers urged to get tax returns sorted now
30th Jun 2025 | Posted by:If you earn extra income from a side hustle, you could be legally required to register for Self Assessment and complete a tax return - and it’s better to get ahead of it now, rather than wait until the January deadline.
Read MoreBudget News
Budget 2024 – Key Points
30th Oct 2024 | Posted by:Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered her first budget in the Commons with a bold message: the UK must restore economic stability and turn the page on the last 14 years
Read MoreSpring Budget 2024 - at a glance
6th Mar 2024 | Posted by:Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has unveiled the contents of this year's Budget in the House of Commons., calling it a “budget for long term growth”
Read MoreAutumn Statement Review – November 2023
22nd Nov 2023 | Posted by:Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has unveiled the government's road map for the upcoming year through his Autumn Statement in the House of Commons.
Read MoreBudget 2023 - at a glance
15th Mar 2023 | Posted by:The Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has delivered his Budget in the Commons saying he was reporting today on a "British economy that is proving the doubters wrong"
Read MoreBrearley & Co - Autumn Statement Review
18th Nov 2022 | Posted by:The new Chancellor Jeremy Hunt had warned the public and the financial markets that his Autumn Statement would include “eye-watering” cuts in public spending and tax rises for those with the ‘broadest shoulders’.
Read MoreAutumn Statement 2022: Key Points
17th Nov 2022 | Posted by:The Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt has announced his Autumn Statement in the House of Commons, aiming to restore stability to the economy, protect public services and build long-term prosperity for the United Kingdom.
Read MoreBrearley & Co News
Brearley & Co Expands in South Yorkshire with Cameron Alexander Acquisition
20th Aug 2024 | Posted by:Brearley & Co are excited to announce that we have made another major acquisition by merging with Cameron Alexander accountants in Barnsley.
Read MoreBrearley & Co announce regional growth with the launch of two new offices
11th Sep 2023 | Posted by:We are excited to announce that Brearley & Co has widened its presence across the county by opening two new offices.
Read MoreIntroducing Gala Technology's SOTpay: Revolutionising Digital Payments for Businesses
8th Jun 2023 | Posted by:Discover Gala Technology's innovative digital payment solution, SOTpay, offered by Brearley & Co.
Read MoreSupporting Bluebell Wood Children's Hospice
14th Mar 2023 | Posted by:Following the fantastic casino night and charity auction that Brearley & Co and Alexander Calder Financial hosted together at the AESSEAL New York Stadium, we were delighted to present Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice with the proceeds of our charity event, a cheque for over £1300.
Read MoreBen Raises over £1500 for Cancer Research UK with 5K a Day Challenge
2nd Mar 2023 | Posted by:Ben Kay, based at our Dinnington office has completed an incredible 5K a day challenge to raise money for Cancer Research UK, raising over £1500 for the charity in the process.
Read MoreAlexander Calder Financial and Brearley & Co Accountants announce strategic partnership.
7th Nov 2022 | Posted by:North Nottinghamshire based Financial Advisors, Alexander Calder Financial, have partnered with Yorkshire based accountancy firm, Brearley & Co, expanding their services and client base further.
Read MoreEvents
Pension Salary Exchange & Planning and Managing Redundancies Webinar
30th Sep 2020 | Posted by:Brearley & Co Accountants and Bhayani Law are pleased to jointly present this webinar.
Read MoreChamber Means Business Expo 2019
20th Aug 2019 | Posted by:Brearley & Co are pleased to be exhibiting again at the Chamber Means Business Expo on 5 September at the Aesseal New York Stadium, Rotherham.
Read MoreBreakfast Seminar – Company Sale and Exit Strategy
16th Aug 2019 | Posted by:Are you thinking about selling your business, or interested to know more about what is involved?
Read MoreCareers
Accountancy Apprenticeships, Swinton and Rotherham
25th Sep 2020 | Posted by:Are you a School/College leaver and looking to develop a career within Accountancy?
Read MoreCOVID 19 News
Chancellor announces financial aid package for charities
9th Apr 2020 | Posted by:On 8 April, Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced a £750 million package to help charities struggling during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Read MoreHMRC – Time to pay details for Coronavirus
18th Mar 2020 | Posted by:HMRC have issued a helpline for businesses who have concerns and worries about complying with their tax obligations due to the Coronavirus pandemic. This number is 0800 0159 559.
Read MoreCoronavirus ‘gravest threat to global economy since financial crisis’, says OECD
4th Mar 2020 | Posted by:The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has warned that the coronavirus represents the 'gravest threat' to the global economy since the 2008 financial crisis.
Read MoreGDPR
GDPR rules prompt spike in data breach notifications
13th Jun 2019 | Posted by:Notifications of data breaches to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) have rocketed in the first year of new reporting rules following the introduction of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
Read MoreGDPR – One month to go
25th Apr 2018 | Posted by:Today (25 April) marks the start of the final month before the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) comes into force. Read more here.
Read MoreHalf of businesses ‘unprepared for GDPR’ survey suggests
8th Feb 2018 | Posted by:The government is urging companies to check they meet the requirements of the new GDPR data protection laws which come into effect in May.
Read MoreUK business leaders ‘in the dark’ about new GDPR
20th Oct 2017 | Posted by:A survey carried out by the Institute of Directors (IoD) has suggested that almost a third of UK business leaders have not heard of the new GDPR.
Read MoreHMRC News
HMRC advisory fuel rates for company car users from 1 March 2025
24th Feb 2025 | Posted by:HMRC has cut advisory fuel rates for company users of petrol and diesel cars have been slightly tweaked, while electric rates are unchanged
Read MoreBe wary of Self Assessment scams
4th Dec 2024 | Posted by:HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) have issued a reminder to be careful about scam attempts that target people filing Self Assessment tax returns
Read MoreNew Homebuilding Skills Hubs Launch to Tackle UK Construction Challenges
4th Dec 2024 | Posted by:5,000 additional construction apprenticeship places are to be made available annually as part of a £140 million initiative aimed at addressing workforce shortages and meeting housebuilding targets.
Read More605k people miss tax return deadline
2nd Feb 2024 | Posted by:More than double the number of taxpayers have failed to file their self assessment tax return on time this year
Read MoreSelf Assessment Tax Helpline closes
13th Jun 2023 | Posted by:HMRC has closed the self assessment tax helpline for three months over the summer to focus call center resources on dealing with other problem calls
Read MoreOnline sellers targeted for unpaid tax
28th Apr 2023 | Posted by:HMRC has information on thousands of online sellers who have failed to pay tax on sales over the internet
Read MoreMaking Tax Digital
Making Tax Digital: New policy paper published
13th Mar 2024 | Posted by:A new policy paper has been released by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) on Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self Assessment for sole traders and landlords.
Read MoreTreasury announces two-year delay to MTD ITSA
19th Dec 2022 | Posted by:Self-employed individuals and landlords will have more time to prepare for Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax Self Assessment (ITSA), following a government announcement today (19 December 2022).
Read MoreVAT businesses must be ready for Making Tax Digital filing by November
5th Oct 2022 | Posted by:HMRC is reminding businesses that they will no longer be able to use their existing VAT online account to submit VAT returns from 1 November.
Read MoreEssentials: Making Tax Digital for income tax
27th Oct 2021 | Posted by:Despite a one-year delay to implementation, it is important to start preparing for Making Tax Digital for income tax self-assessment (MTD for ITSA)
Read MoreMTD for VAT takes effect for over one million businesses
4th Apr 2019 | Posted by:On 1 April, the government's Making Tax Digital for VAT (MTD for VAT) initiative came into effect.Businesses which have a taxable turnover above the VAT registration threshold (currently £85,000) are now required to comply with MTD for VAT.
Read MoreCharities urged to prepare for Making Tax Digital VAT
7th Feb 2019 | Posted by:The Charity Commission is urging trustees to ensure charities are getting ready for the implementation of Making Tax Digital for VAT, which starts on 1 April
Read MorePersonal Tax
What your tax code means
17th Apr 2025 | Posted by:This guide from Brearley & Co’s experts details everything you need to know about tax codes, including finding and changing your tax code.
Read MoreHMRC: Budget for Christmas and spread the cost of tax bills
16th Dec 2024 | Posted by:HMRC is reminding people who pay tax by Self Assessment of the opportunity to spread the cost of their bill.
Read MoreClaim your Child Benefit in time for baby's first Christmas!
11th Dec 2024 | Posted by:New parents who claim Child Benefit online could get their first payment before Christmas
Read MoreSelf-assessment tax returns: Counting down to 31 January
13th Nov 2024 | Posted by:HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) have begun reminding taxpayers that time is ticking for getting self-assessment tax returns filed in time for the 31 January 2025 deadline.
Read MoreShould You Transfer Wealth Now to Avoid Inheritance Tax?
6th Sep 2024 | Posted by:Many wealthy individuals are apparently passing on substantial amounts of their wealth in anticipation of possible changes to inheritance tax (IHT) in Labour’s first Budget on 30 October. Should you consider doing the same?
Read MoreDo you need to register for self-assessment?
6th Sep 2024 | Posted by:HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) have issued a press release debunking some common myths about whether or not someone needs to register to complete a self-assessment tax return.
Read MoreVAT
HMRC launches VAT Registration Estimator
11th Jul 2024 | Posted by:HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has launched a digital tool to help businesses estimate what registering for VAT may mean for them.
Read MoreGet ready for new VAT penalties from 1 January 2023
23rd Nov 2022 | Posted by:For VAT periods starting on or after 1 January 2023, HMRC is replacing the default surcharge with separate penalties for late returns and late payment of VAT.
Read MoreVAT rate reduction for hospitality, holiday accommodation and attractions.
20th Sep 2021 | Posted by:The reduced VAT rate of 5% has been extended until 30 September 2021. Following this, an interim rate of 12.5% will be in place for a further six months with the standard rate of 20% returning in April 2022.
Read MoreHMRC urged to act on online VAT fraud by overseas sellers
18th Oct 2017 | Posted by:HMRC has been too slow to address the problems of online VAT fraud by overseas sellers and its estimates of the tax loss are ‘out of date and flawed’.
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