| 03-02-2026
It has been announced that eligible pubs and live music venues in England will receive a 15% discount on their business rates bills in 2026/27. Rates bills will then be frozen in real terms for a further two years.
| 27-01-2026
Small Business Britain is set to roll out its Small and Mighty Enterprise Programme, a six-week online
| 27-01-2026
UK wage growth eased to 4.5% between September and November 2025, according to the Office for National Statistics, reflecting a notable slowdown in private sector pay.
| 27-01-2026
Almost 500 UK employers have been fined a total of Ā£10.2 million for failing to pay the National Minimum Wage (NMW), with Ā£6 million returned to 42,000 workers.
| 27-01-2026
Many people start a business because they are good at what they do. A great designer sets up on their own. A skilled electrician goes self-employed.
| 19-01-2026
If you are new to being self-employed or being a landlord, Self Assessment can feel like one of those jobs you know you should understand better, but never quite get around to. When do you actually pay the tax?
| 13-01-2026
The Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed that all key auto-enrolment pension thresholds will remain unchanged for 2026/27.
| 13-01-2026
The Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, has requested the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) to publish an economic and fiscal forecast on 3 March 2026.
| 13-01-2026
In a surprise move, the government announced a major change to the agricultural property relief (APR)
| 29-12-2025
With 2025 coming to a close, you may already be starting to reflect on how the year unfolded in your business. Your expectations may have been exceeded in some areas.
| 16-12-2025
With the festive season underway and household budgets feeling the pressure, it may be useful to know that if you are worried about paying your tax bill in one
| 16-12-2025
The Government has announced a Ā£725 million package of reforms aimed at increasing apprenticeship and training opportunities for young people. While much of the announcement centres on tackling youth
| 16-12-2025
The latest Budget was packed with policy announcements, but according to the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR),
| 09-12-2025
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
| 09-12-2025
The government has announced plans to introduce a new levy, the High-Value Council Tax Surcharge (HVCTS), for owners of residential properties in England
| 09-12-2025
The deadline for filing your 2024/25 Self Assessment tax return is fast approaching. You must submit your return and pay
| 09-12-2025
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%.
| 03-12-2025
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