As temperatures begin to drop across the UK, the Government’s Winter Fuel Allowance (WFA) plays a vital role in helping older residents with heating costs. But if you do not want to receive this year’s payment, you’ll need to let HMRC know and opt out by 15th September deadline.
The government’s Electric Car Grant (ECG) is now up and running, with more vehicle models eligible for discounts. Initially launched in July, the £650 million scheme offers savings on new electric cars priced at or below
The government is pressing ahead with Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax - and it will affect many sole traders and landlords over the next few years. Here’s what’s changing, when it’s changing, and how to get ready.
Becoming a company director comes with a fair bit of responsibility - and not just when things are going well. Whether you're the hands-on type, more of a silent partner, or even directing behind the scenes, all company
The Government has published the official remit for the Low Pay Commission (LPC) to begin its work on setting the National Minimum Wage (NMW) and National Living Wage (NLW) rates that will apply from April 2026.
The government has launched its Small Business Plan which it believes will help small businesses to grow and encourage entrepreneurs to start businesses. The plan recognises that small businesses make a vital
From 18 November 2025, identity verification will become a legal requirement for all company directors and people with significant control (PSCs).
As the UK heads into the Budget this autumn, speculation is mounting over whether Chancellor Rachel Reeves will be forced to raise taxes to plug a growing gap in the nation’s finances. According to the National Institute of Economic and Social Research (Niesr)
The 2024 Autumn Statement introduced proposed new rules relating to Business Relief (BR), formerly Business Property Relief (BPR), and Agricultural Property Relief (APR), coming into force
When it comes to growing a business, many people focus on increasing sales. But sales alone don’t pay the bills - profit does. If you want your business to thrive, it’s important to look beyond the top line and focus on what’s actually left at the end of the day.
The government has announced the revival of the Pensions Commission, twenty years after it helped bring in automatic enrolment. Its goal is to stop future pensioners from being worse off than those retiring today.
UK government borrowing was ÂŁ20.7 billion for June, according to new figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) - an increase of ÂŁ6.6 billion compared to the same month last year.
If you're involved with a charity - whether you're on the board, manage the accounts, or provide support behind the scenes - you may have heard that there are
On 21 July 2025, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) announced its Transformation Roadmap – a plan to modernise the UK’s tax and customs systems by 2030. HMRC have said that the aim of the Transformation Roadmap is to make the tax administration
The Tax Faculty of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) is encouraging employers to take a fresh look at the Employment Allowance. If you have a payroll and are not already claiming this allowance,
Business owners across the UK are facing an increasingly complex economic picture. Inflation has crept up again and recent figures show the economy has
The Government's new Pension Schemes Bill, currently before Parliament, introduces wide-reaching reforms aimed at improving outcomes for pension savers. These changes will not only affect how pensions are
The Department for Education has announced a National Year of Reading, launching in January 2026, in a bid to reverse the steady decline in reading for pleasure among young people. According to a survey carried out

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