| 06-05-2026
Starting a business is often driven by an idea, a skill, or a gap in the market. But turning that starting point into a sustainable, growing business requires more than enthusiasm.
| 06-05-2026
The government has confirmed its intention to make further reforms to Right to Buy with the intention of helping councils to better protect and rebuild depleted housing stock.
| 06-05-2026
The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has published final guidance on the new ācharitable purposes soft opt-inā provision introduced by the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025.
| 28-04-2026
Recent changes to the way co-working spaces are assessed for business rates are causing considerable concern in the business community.
| 28-04-2026
The government has opened a consultation on a new consultation process that employers will need to follow when handling flexible working requests. The years since COVID have seen a big cultural shift
| 28-04-2026
Your business can be doing well financially but you can still feel uncertain about where your personal finances are heading. For many business owners, wealth has built up gradually
| 21-04-2026
With Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax coming into force from 6 April 2026, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) have been writing to taxpayers over recent weeks to tell them that they are being mandated into the regime.
| 21-04-2026
If you are thinking about selling your business, whether that is in six months or six years, one of the first questions you will probably ask yourself is āwhatās it worth?ā While there are formulas designed to calculate the value of
| 13-04-2026
New provisions in the Employment Rights Act took effect from 6 April 2026. These include: Employees will now be entitled to receive Statutory Sick Pay from their first day of sickness absence, instead of waiting until the fourth day.
| 13-04-2026
Last week marked a 4.8% rise in both the basic and new State Pensions. This could mean an additional Ā£575 annually for many pensioners. The Pension Credit has also increased by 4.8% and is worth an average of Ā£4,300 a year.
| 13-04-2026
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) recently released a research paper on how small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) view electronic invoicing, also called e-invoicing. In the Autumn Budget 2025, plans were announced to make e-invoicing mandatory for VAT invoices from 2029
| 13-04-2026
At one time, incorporating a business once profits reached a modest level was almost the default advice. Today, the conversation is more nuanced, and some existing company owners may even be asking themselves, āDo I still need a limited company?ā
| 07-04-2026
The government has confirmed that it will review its approved mileage rates before a future Budget. Many businesses use HMRCās approved mileage rates to reimburse directors and employees for the cost of using their own vehicle when travelling
| 07-04-2026
Following a meeting with the Chancellor of the Exchequer, the UKās six largest lenders and building societies have committed to proactively contact 1.6 million customers whose fixed-rate mortgage deals end between now and the end of 2026.
| 07-04-2026
If you have been running a business for a while, maybe as a sole trader or in a partnership, you may have heard someone say, āYou should incorporateā. Sometimes that is well-meaning advice, but is it true that incorporation is the smart move
| 31-03-2026
If you are a shareholder, from 6 April 2026, the tax you pay on dividends is increasing, as follows: Basic rate moves from 8.75% to 10.75%. Higher rate moves from 33.75% to 35.75%. Additional rate remains at 39.35%
| 31-03-2026
If you run a small business, you will know that late payments can quickly turn from an irritation into a full-blown cash flow problem. The governmentās response to the recent late payments suggests that there will soon be additional legislation to help deal with the problem.
| 24-03-2026
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has told lenders and brokers in the second charge mortgage market that they need to look at how they advise customers, assess affordability and charge fees.