Joshua Leigh & Co. Blog

Why are fewer SMEs investing in their company?

October 2, 2025 Comments Off on Why are fewer SMEs investing in their company? By Joshua Leigh & Co

Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are finding the current economic climate challenging, with many reluctant to invest for fear of losing their business entirely.

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As the UK economy continues to be held back by the anticipation of the Autumn Budget, it can feel like many businesses are not able to invest or grow at the moment.

Are SMEs making the most of the British Business Bank Debt Funds programme?

October 1, 2025 Comments Off on Are SMEs making the most of the British Business Bank Debt Funds programme? By Joshua Leigh & Co

As the UK economy continues to be held back by the anticipation of the Autumn Budget, it can feel like many businesses are not able to invest or grow at the moment.

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A guide to VAT for businesses: What you need to know

A guide to VAT for businesses: What you need to know

September 30, 2025 Comments Off on A guide to VAT for businesses: What you need to know By Joshua Leigh & Co

Running a business provides plenty of challenges, including knowing your tax obligations and when you need to file your tax returns.

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What Sole Traders need to know about tax

September 25, 2025 Comments Off on What Sole Traders need to know about tax By Joshua Leigh & Co

If you are about to start your business or are currently running a small business, it is important that you understand your tax obligations and when you need to pay them.

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Should businesses prepare for AI to inspect their finances?

September 24, 2025 Comments Off on Should businesses prepare for AI to inspect their finances? By Joshua Leigh & Co

AI is rapidly becoming a part of every aspect of life and business and you may have been implementing your own AI services to make life easier.

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Understanding your Corporation Tax obligations

September 23, 2025 Comments Off on Understanding your Corporation Tax obligations By Joshua Leigh & Co

If you manage or run an incorporated business such as a limited company, you are required to register for Corporation Tax which means you need to know your obligations and ensure you are paying your bill on time.

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Inflation stays at 3.8 per cent: Is this good or bad for businesses?

September 18, 2025 Comments Off on Inflation stays at 3.8 per cent: Is this good or bad for businesses? By Joshua Leigh & Co

For the second consecutive month, inflation in the UK has stayed at 3.8 per cent which effectively means general costs have stayed at the same price.

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Fewer workers but higher wages – Is this what the UK job market looks like now?

September 17, 2025 Comments Off on Fewer workers but higher wages – Is this what the UK job market looks like now? By Joshua Leigh & Co

There’s plenty of pessimism about the UK jobs market at the moment, but not every change is a bad omen.

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The Chancellor confirms the Government will review the Small Business Rates Relief

September 16, 2025 Comments Off on The Chancellor confirms the Government will review the Small Business Rates Relief By Joshua Leigh & Co

A recently released report from HM Treasury has confirmed that the Chancellor Rachel Reeves is reviewing the Small Business Rates Relief (SBRR), as she attempts to kick-start the economy and give businesses a platform to expand and grow.

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HMRC confirms new measures for PAYE pension tax relief claims

September 11, 2025 Comments Off on HMRC confirms new measures for PAYE pension tax relief claims By Joshua Leigh & Co

The way pay-as-you-earn (PAYE) taxpayers can make a pension tax relief claim has changed with HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) confirming all claims must be made online or by letter and include supporting evidence.

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