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Electronic payment deadlines to consider
5th Nov 2026 | Posted by:HMRC are reminding businesses about two difficult payment deadlines.
Read MoreBank of England Raises Interest Rates to 4% as Inflation Pressures Persist
5th Nov 2026 | Posted by:The Bank of England has increased its base interest rate by 0.25 percentage points to 4%, following an 8-1 vote by the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC). The decision reflects ongoing concerns about inflation, rising energy costs and continued economic uncertainty linked to the conflict in the Middle East.
Read MoreGetting your CIS monthly returns correct
4th Nov 2026 | Posted by:It can be a costly error getting the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) monthly returns wrong and HMRC note that they are paying more attention to them.
Read MoreChancellor's Budget 2026: What It Means for Individuals and Businesses – Ben Wingate CTA
29th Oct 2026 | Posted by:Following yesterday's Budget announcement, Brearley & Co Tax Manager, Ben Wingate CTA, has reviewed the key announcements and prepared a concise summary of the most important changes, assessing what the Chancellor's latest measures could mean for the finances, tax planning, and future decision-making of businesses and taxpayers across the UK.
Read MoreHMRC will open phone lines on MTD deadline day
27th Oct 2026 | Posted by:HMRC has confirmed it will provide phone support through the self assessment: general enquiries helpline on Saturday 7 November from 9am to 3pm for taxpayers in the £50,000 cohort who need assistance with sending their second quarterly update.
Read MoreAvoiding late payments with an invoicing strategy
20th Oct 2026 | Posted by:For Small to Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs), the issue of late payments can mean the difference between survival or liquidation. The Department for Business & Trade estimates it costs the economy £11 billion annually, forcing 38 businesses to close their doors every day.
Read MoreWhat the professional tax bodies suggest for Budget 2026
19th Oct 2026 | Posted by:The UK’s professional tax and accounting bodies have made a number of suggestions to HM Treasury for the upcoming budget.
Read MoreValue of R&D relief up, number of claims down
14th Oct 2026 | Posted by:New research on companies claiming Research and Development (R&D) tax credits shows the value of tax relief support was £8.2 billion, an increase of 5%, while the number of R&D tax credit claims decreased by 17% for 2024-25.
Read MoreMajor business consequences of Deposit Return Scheme
13th Oct 2026 | Posted by:Manufacturers, importers, wholesalers and retailers are being warned that significant regulatory change is coming under the Deposit Return Scheme (DRS).
Read MoreSmall manufacturers can apply for electricity-cost relief
12th Oct 2026 | Posted by:Small businesses can now benefit from a new electricity-cost relief scheme that was launched on 1 October. Applications close on 30 November 2026.
Read MoreStarting early is key to less stress around Self Assessment
8th Oct 2026 | Posted by:More than a quarter of people said they experience anxiety before financial deadlines, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) reveals ahead of World Mental Health Day (10 October), encouraging Self Assessment customers to start their tax return now.
Read MoreNew Vaping Products Duty effective from 1 October 2026
7th Oct 2026 | Posted by:Originally announced in Spring Budget 2024, the new Vaping Products Duty and Vaping Duty Stamps Scheme came into effect from 1 October 2026.
Read MoreBusinesses worry legislative tax burden is increasing
6th Oct 2026 | Posted by:The annual report from the Administrative Burdens Advisory Board (ABAB) shows a slight improvement in HMRC’s performance but there is a rising concern over legislative burden and continued difficulties with communication channels.
Read MoreGuidance on loan charge settlement scheme
2nd Oct 2026 | Posted by:Thousands of people and employers with outstanding loan charge liabilities are being invited to take advantage of a new loan charge settlement scheme that could reduce their bills by up to £70,000.
Read MoreChanges to the data regulator go through
2nd Oct 2026 | Posted by:The government has confirmed the Information Commissioner's Office will become the Information Commission on 30 September 2026. The change is the result of the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 modifying its governance structure and regulations.
Read MoreCompanies House warns directors to avoid prosecution
30th Sep 2026 | Posted by:Directors are being warned to verify their identities with Companies House or risk prosecution after the Insolvency Service secured its first convictions for these offences.
Read MoreEngland’s new tourist tax
24th Sep 2026 | Posted by:Mayors across England are to be given the power to charge a tourist tax on overnight stays which would apply to British and foreign visitors alike.
Read MoreUpdate on UK VAT refunds for non-UK businesses
23rd Sep 2026 | Posted by:HMRC have updated guidance on UK VAT refunds for non-UK businesses in a VAT group. Revenue & Customs Brief 10 (2026) explains changes to how non-UK businesses in a VAT group should make future UK VAT refund claims and the transitional arrangements. It also explains how to ask HMRC to reconsider claims made since 1 January 2021 that have been refused.
Read MoreChanges to Self Assessment reporting for directors
22nd Sep 2026 | Posted by:HMRC have clarified the position on Self Assessment tax return reporting requirements for directors of close companies and updated their guidance for directors of charities.
Read MoreCake shed bakers warned as side hustle tax rules bite
21st Sep 2026 | Posted by:With the cost of living and changes to tax thresholds taking a bite out of pay packets, more people are turning to a side hustle to make extra cash.
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