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Business Rates Relief for Pubs and Live Music Venues
4th Feb 2026 | Posted by:It has been announced that eligible pubs and live music venues in England will receive a 15% discount on their business rates bills in 2026/27. Rates bills will then be frozen in real terms for a further two years.
Read MoreVAT Flat Rate Scheme: Could It Work for You?
3rd Feb 2026 | Posted by:If you are a small VAT-registered business, how you calculate your VAT could make a real difference to your cash flow and the time you spend keeping records.
Read MoreGround Rent to Be Capped at £250
2nd Feb 2026 | Posted by:The government has announced a significant set of reforms to the leasehold system in England and Wales. These changes include ground rent being capped at £250.
Read MoreGetting Ready for Making Tax Digital
27th Jan 2026 | Posted by:With just 10 weeks or so to go until the new tax year, many businesses are preparing for the changes that Making Tax Digital (MTD) will bring. From April, sole traders and landlords with an income of over £50,000 will need to submit quarterly updates to HMRC.
Read MoreSelf-employed workers able to apply for enhanced DBS checks
27th Jan 2026 | Posted by:From 21 January 2026, new legislation allows self-employed individuals and personal employees to apply for Enhanced and Enhanced with Barred List(s) DBS checks in their own right for the first time.
Read MoreNearly 500 employers fined over National Minimum Wage breaches
26th Jan 2026 | Posted by:Almost 500 UK employers have been fined a total of £10.2 million for failing to pay the National Minimum Wage (NMW), with £6 million returned to 42,000 workers.
Read MoreEmployment Rights Act 'will deliver £10 billion in benefits'
15th Jan 2026 | Posted by:The Employment Rights Act will help to deliver an estimated £10 billion boost to the UK economy, the Trades Union Congress (TUC) has stated.
Read MoreNEXT Raises Profit Forecast but Warns of Slower Growth Ahead
14th Jan 2026 | Posted by:Fashion retailer Next has increased its annual profit forecast after sales over the Christmas period turned out to be stronger than it had anticipated. The retailer now expects annual profits of £1.15 billion and this is the fifth profit upgrade they have made in the past year.
Read MoreBusiness rates anxiety hits record high
13th Jan 2026 | Posted by:A poll carried out by the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has revealed that business rates anxiety has hit a record high, with 34% of firms worried about their rates.
Read MoreAuto-Enrolment Pension Thresholds to Stay the Same in 2026/27
8th Jan 2026 | Posted by:The Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed that all key auto-enrolment pension thresholds will remain unchanged for 2026/27.
Read MoreSpring Statement set for 3 March 2026
6th Jan 2026 | Posted by:The Spring Statement has been scheduled for 3 March 2026 by the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves.
Read MoreHMRC warns of rising Self Assessment scams ahead of January deadline
5th Jan 2026 | Posted by:HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has issued a warning about scams ahead of the 31 January Self Assessment deadline.
Read MoreLooking ahead to 2026: reflections for business owners
2nd Jan 2026 | Posted by:With 2025 coming to a close, you may already be starting to reflect on how the year unfolded in your business.
Read MoreTaking control of tax: HMRC app use surges
22nd Dec 2025 | Posted by:Millions more people are choosing to make managing their tax easier and simpler, with use of the HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) app continuing to accelerate nationwide.
Read MoreDigital Assets Become Recognised Property
17th Dec 2025 | Posted by:A legal landmark was reached last week as the Property (Digital Assets etc) Act received Royal Assent.
Read MoreChanges in Funding to Apprenticeships
16th Dec 2025 | Posted by:The Government has announced a £725 million package of reforms aimed at increasing apprenticeship and training opportunities for young people.
Read MoreWorking over Christmas? ‘Check Your Pay’
15th Dec 2025 | Posted by:Workers are being reminded to ‘Check Your Pay’ over the Christmas period. This includes seasonal staff on short-term contracts working in retail, hotels, Christmas markets, bars, restaurants, garden centres, warehouses and most other employment settings.
Read MoreWhat is corporation tax and how much is it?
10th Dec 2025 | Posted by:Learn more about corporation tax with this guide from Brearley & Co’s experts and make sure your business stays compliant.
Read MoreHigh-Value Council Tax Surcharge: Next Steps
9th Dec 2025 | Posted by:The government has announced plans to introduce a new levy, the High-Value Council Tax Surcharge (HVCTS), for owners of residential properties in England valued at £2 million or more.
Read MoreDividend Tax Rates Rising in April 2026: What Does It Mean for Profit Extraction?
8th Dec 2025 | Posted by:The recent Budget confirmed that dividend tax rates will increase from April 2026. The ordinary and upper rates of dividend tax will both rise by 2%.
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