Basis period reform – spreading rules for payment
If your business has transitional profits from basis period reform, spreading over five years may...
Bank Rate trimmed to 4%
The Bank of England has knocked the main interest rate down to 4% today, cutting...
Bank of England eases base rate to 4.75%
The Bank of England's recent decision to reduce the base rate to 4.75% brings several...
Bank of England delivers narrow vote rate cut
The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) last met on 18 December and, in...
Bank deposit protection limits set to rise
The UK’s financial regulator has proposed an increase to the level of savings protection available...
Balancing access to justice and abuse of process
An extended civil restraint order (ECRO) was issued against a prolific Employment Tribunal (ET) litigant...
Avoiding the car fuel benefit charge
Employees with company cars may be paying unnecessary tax on private fuel, when reimbursing the...
Avoid over-stocking
Accountants often see the impact that excess stock has on a business long before the...
Autumn Budget 2025: What Changes Might Be on the Horizon?
As we look ahead to the Autumn Budget 2025, it is clear that the Chancellor...
Autumn Budget 2025 – Personal Tax changes
The chancellor Rachel Reeves announced as part of the Autumn Budget measures that the Income...
Autumn Budget 2025 – Pension changes
The Chancellor has kept the main pension allowances unchanged but has confirmed a new cap...
Autumn Budget 2025 – Minimum Wage increases
The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves announced increases to the Minimum Wage rates on...
Autumn Budget 2025 – High Value Council Tax Surcharge
Starting in 2028-29, the government will introduce a High Value Council Tax Surcharge (HVCTS) for...
Autumn Budget 2025 – Fuel Duty rates
In the Autumn Budget, the Chancellor had been expected to increase fuel duty rates. However...
Autumn Budget 2025 – Alcohol and Tobacco Duty
The Chancellor has confirmed a series of duty increases on tobacco, vaping liquid, and alcohol...
Autumn Budget 2024 – NIC changes
As had been widely predicted, the Chancellor announced increases to the rate of National Insurance...
Autumn Budget 2024 – Minimum Wage increases
The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves announced significant increases to the Minimum Wage rates...
Autumn Budget 2024 – Inheritance Tax changes
A number of changes to Inheritance Tax (IHT) were announced as part of the Budget...