Are rising employee expenses killing the job market?
The job market in the UK is facing an unprecedented crisis, and there are signs that it may get worse.
Software-only filing and more disclosures – Major changes for small companies
If you run a limited company, it is important to be aware of some major changes coming to the way company accounts are filed.
How changing Capital Gains Tax trends could affect your financial planning
Capital Gains Tax (CGT) receipts have been on a bit of a rollercoaster over the past couple of years.
Defeating fiscal drag with smarter financial forecasting
As all eyes watch the rate of inflation for the impact that it will have on a tumultuous economy, there is another reason to be concerned by the steady increase.
Two sides of the tax story – National Insurance up, Capital Gains Tax down
The latest tax data for the first months of the 2025/26 tax year shows mixed trends.
Trading or not? Why income nature matters for BADR
Business Asset Disposal Relief (BADR), formerly known as Entrepreneurs’ Relief, offers business owners a reduced Capital Gains Tax (CGT) rate on disposals of shares or assets in a trading business.
Companies House begins to verify identities
On 8 April 2025, Companies House introduced a new identity verification process that will affect company directors, persons with significant control (PSCs), and individuals filing on behalf of companies, such as secretaries.
Who is left holding the bill for the 2025 Spending Review?
Announced on 11 June 2025, the Spending Review is set to increase day-to-day spending from £517.5 billion in 2025/26 to £583.9 billion in 2028/29 and investment spending from £131.3 billion in 2025/26 to £151.9 billion in 2029/30.
With Tax Freedom Day now in mid-June, are business owners paying more than their fair share?
For many business owners, the phrase Tax Freedom Day may sound abstract, but it is a concept that is becoming increasingly relevant.
Over 100,000 jobs lost – The cost of rising National Insurance on employers
The release of the latest employment data should serve as a wake-up call for business owners.
