If your business is based in England and Wales, you can now view the future rateable value of your property. The Valuation Office Agency (VOA) has completed
The government has announced plans to introduce a new levy, the High-Value Council Tax Surcharge (HVCTS), for owners of residential properties in England
The deadline for filing your 2024/25 Self Assessment tax return is fast approaching. You must submit your return and pay
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%.
Some self-employed taxpayers who filed their 2024/25 self-assessment tax return may have been incorrectly asked to pay class 2 national insurance contributions (NIC) on their SA302
After weeks of speculation about what Budget 2025 would contain, the Chancellor was unexpectedly upstaged when the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) accidentally published their report
Legislation has been passed by Parliament that defines which properties are eligible for the new Retail, Hospitality and Leisure (RHL) business rates multipliers which come into force on 1 April 2026.
The government has confirmed how the new Renters’ Rights Act will be phased in, setting out a three-phase approach that runs from May 2026 through to the end of the decade.
As the festive season approaches, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is urging anyone who earns money from Christmas crafts, seasonal market stalls, or selling festive items to check whether they need
For many sole traders and small business owners, reviewing their accounting system only happens when something forces the issue. For instance, many sole traders are currently looking at whether their accounting system meets
The Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) has confirmed that the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) deposit protection limit will increase from ÂŁ85,000 to ÂŁ120,000 from the start of December.
As the festive season approaches, employers are being reminded of their responsibility to take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment at work events, including Christmas parties.
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has opened a consultation on new guidance that sets out how it investigates potential data protection breaches and takes enforcement
The Intellectual Property Office (IPO) has confirmed plans to raise its fees by an average of 25% from 1 April 2026, subject to parliamentary approval. The change will affect applications and renewals for patents, trademarks, and designs.
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) are writing to some taxpayers to tell them what they need to do to get ready for the new Making Tax Digital rules that come into force next April.
From 18 November 2025, identity verification with Companies House will start to be required for
A new report from Skills England has indicated that many employers are struggling to keep pace with AI-related changes.
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has reported that over 5.6 million people have accessed its app since the start of the current tax year (6 April 2025). The app offers

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