| 13-10-2026
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
| 13-10-2026
New data suggest that as many as 33,675 companies could have fraudulent directors who are unable to prove their identity.
| 13-10-2026
Tax agents and accountants have generally become integral for businesses of all sizes. But what can the agent do for a business and what should business owners expect?
| 06-10-2026
A new consultation that proposes loosening the rules on company reporting standards could both benefit companies and give cause for concern.
| 06-10-2026
The annual report from the Administrative Burdens Advisory Board (ABAB) shows a slight improvement in HMRC’s performance but there is a rising
| 29-09-2026
A Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) review into understanding how its regulations affect SME access to finance found it wasn’t a major barrier but did identify areas it could help
| 29-09-2026
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.
| 29-09-2026
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.
| 29-09-2026
The deadline for submitting 2025-26 Employment-Related Securities (ERS) end of year returns was 6 July 2026. If your company has not yet submitted a return, including a nil return, you may already have received a £100 late filing penalty.
| 29-09-2026
Small businesses can now use a new online tool to check their tax filing and payment deadlines across several areas. The deadline tool is designed to integrate into most calendar applications and covers:
| 29-09-2026
Members of the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) are due to get letters from HMRC where errors have been identified in their monthly returns. The letters, due in
| 16-09-2026
The Apprenticeship Levy has undergone its biggest overhaul since its introduction, with major changes taking effect from 1 August 2026. For Small to Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs),
| 16-09-2026
The Chancellor, John Healey, has given a number of speeches explaining how he intends to boost growth, reduce red tape and maintain fiscal responsibility.
| 07-09-2026
Banks have begun legal action to regain the state-backed loans they administered during COVID. Starling Bank, Barclays and HSBC have filed winding-up petitions
| 07-09-2026
Companies House has changed its login process and from December objections to a limited company being struck off must be made through its ‘Make an objection’ online service.
| 25-08-2026
Acas's Julie Dennis has set out how HR teams should approach the Employment Rights Act 2025, one of the most significant changes to UK employment law in
| 25-08-2026
Under Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax, sole traders and landlords with income of more than £50,000 have been required to keep digital records and send quarterly updates to HMRC since 6 April 2026.
| 11-08-2026
HMRC is using Playday, the national day for play, to remind working parents about the Tax-Free Childcare scheme, which can help eligible families meet the cost of nurseries, childminders, holiday clubs, breakfast clubs and after-school clubs.