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Companies House and HMRC to close free joint filing service
12th Mar 2025 | Posted by:On 6 March HMRC announced that the free online accounts and company tax return service will be closed on 31 March 2026, meaning small businesses will have to use commercial software
Read MorePlug-in van grant extended for another year
11th Mar 2025 | Posted by:The Future of Roads Minister, Lillian Greenwood, has confirmed that the plug-in van grant will be extended for another year.
Read MoreMaking Tax Digital for Income Tax
7th Mar 2025 | Posted by:With just over a year to go before Making Tax Digital for Income Tax (MTD for IT) is mandated, now is the time to consider whether your business will be required to comply with the new requirements from 6 April 2026.
Read MorePressure on chancellor despite government surplus
6th Mar 2025 | Posted by:The latest figures show that the government had a surplus of £15.4 billion in January. This represents the difference between the tax it receives and what it spends.
Read MoreBusiness Rates Relief confirmed for 2025/26
5th Mar 2025 | Posted by:A letter from the government’s Non-Domestic Rates Team to councils has confirmed the Business Rates Relief measures for 2025/26 announced at the 2024 Autumn Budget
Read MoreSurprise jump in inflation: How to navigate your business
26th Feb 2025 | Posted by:Inflation figures for January 2025 were recently released and showed a surprising jump to 3.0%, up from 2.5% in December.
Read MoreGloomy predictions: How can you maintain confidence?
25th Feb 2025 | Posted by:According to a survey of 2,000 businesses carried out by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), just over a third are planning redundancies or to recruit fewer people ahead of National Insurance and Minimum Wage rises this April.
Read MoreWages growing faster than inflation
25th Feb 2025 | Posted by:Latest figures released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show that average wages are continuing to grow faster than inflation
Read MoreProposals on new energy saving requirements for landlords
18th Feb 2025 | Posted by:The UK government is consulting on changes that will require private landlords in England and Wales to meet higher energy performance ratings by 2030.
Read MoreShould you be paying tax on your side hustle?
17th Feb 2025 | Posted by:Conventional approaches to work and earning an income are changing and with the cost of living ever rising, many now use various ways to make some extra cash outside of their main job
Read MoreRises to national minimum wage confirmed
12th Feb 2025 | Posted by:Legislation has been laid before Parliament confirming that the new National Living Wage and new Minimum Wage rates will take effect from 1 April 2025.
Read MoreAre you thinking about starting a new business?
11th Feb 2025 | Posted by:Starting a business in the UK is an exciting venture, but it comes with financial, tax, and accounting responsibilities that you must navigate effectively
Read MoreDuty changes for the alcohol industry
11th Feb 2025 | Posted by:February saw changes for the alcohol industry come into force that particularly affected winemakers.
Read MoreAvoiding the last-minute rush: A business owners guide on preparing next year’s tax return
6th Feb 2025 | Posted by:The annual self-assessment tax return deadline has just passed, and for many business owners, the experience may have been a mad scramble to gather documents, double-check figures, and submit their returns and pay the tax on time.
Read MoreIs cash still king?
6th Feb 2025 | Posted by:The new economic secretary to the Treasury, Emma Reynolds, has said that there are no plans to regulate businesses, whether big or small, to compel them to accept cash.
Read MoreInterest rate cut to 4.5% amid warning on inflation
6th Feb 2025 | Posted by:In an expected move, the Bank of England has cut the base rate by 0.25% although two members wanted to cut to 4.25% as Andrew Bailey warns inflation could rise to 3.7% this year
Read More11.5 million file Self Assessment by 31 January deadline
3rd Feb 2025 | Posted by:More than 11.5 million taxpayers beat the Self Assessment deadline to file their tax return for the 2023 to 2024 tax year by 31 January and avoid a £100 late filing penalty
Read MoreWhy you should prioritise tax planning before the tax year ends
28th Jan 2025 | Posted by:As the UK tax year-end approaches on 5 April, it’s an excellent time for you to review your business finances and explore tax planning opportunities, particularly if you are self-employed.
Read MoreAre you ready for the new safety and security declaration requirements?
28th Jan 2025 | Posted by:Starting from 31 January 2025, entry summary declarations are now required for goods imported into Great Britain (GB) from the EU.
Read MoreHMRC’s phone service criticised … again
28th Jan 2025 | Posted by:A report released by the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has further criticised HM Revenue & Custom’s (HMRC) phone service.
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