R & D clearance consultation
Following the Spring Statement, HMRC is inviting feedback on the idea of expanding the use...
Pubs and premises insurance
In March 2025, the Pubs Code Adjudicator (PCA) wrote to all pub-owning businesses to reinforce...
Protect your land and property from fraud
It is important to take the necessary steps to protect your land and property from...
Property and savings income subject to new tax rates
The government announced at Budget 2025 that dividend income, property and savings income, will be...
Profitability through better management information
Many business owners make decisions based on instinct, but intuition alone can be unreliable. Having...
Probate waiting times halved
The Ministry of Justice (MOJ), together with HM Courts & Tribunals Service (HMCTS) and the...
Private Residence Relief – when it applies
Selling your main residence? Private Residence Relief can exempt you from Capital Gains Tax. If...
Present rates of Corporation Tax
Corporation Tax rises with profit levels. Marginal relief bridges the gap, easing businesses from the...
Preparing for tighter credit conditions in 2026
Many small businesses rely on a mix of overdrafts, card facilities and short term loans...
Pre-trading expenditure for companies
Starting a new business can be expensive, but many of your pre-trading costs may qualify...
Pre-tax year end planning
Pre-tax year end planning is one of the most practical and controllable ways for UK...
Pre-Budget tax planning – act now
With the next UK Budget approaching, there is speculation about changes to tax rates, allowances...
Pivotal role of the union Certification Officer in addressing complaints
A recent tribunal clarified the procedural powers of the Certification Officer (CO), ruling that applications...
Perseverance is the key to sales success
The average number of touchpoints needed to secure a sale, or appointment generally falls between...
Pension tax-free lump sums
Turning 55 soon? From April 2028, the minimum pension access age rises to 57. If...
Pension fund withdrawal options
Most personal pensions set a minimum age at which you can start withdrawing money, typically...
Pension contributions, net pay or relief at source?
Your pension scheme type affects your tax relief. Workplace pensions offer tax benefits, but the...
Penalty points for late filing of VAT returns
Many businesses are still unaware that the VAT late filing and late payment rules now...