What the new HMRC website does not provide
The launch of HMRC’s Tax Confident website represents a clear attempt to simplify the UK tax system and help individuals...
Are you affected by and ready for MTD for Income Tax
Making Tax Digital for Income Tax is no longer a distant reform. From April 2026, next month, many sole traders...
Companies House glitch raises concerns over data integrity
The recent disclosure of a software glitch at Companies House has raised important questions about the reliability and security of...
Choosing the right sector when starting a new business
Starting a business involves many decisions, but one of the most important is selecting the right sector. The most successful...
The origins of Income Tax in the UK
Income tax is often viewed as a permanent feature of the UK tax system, but historically it began as a...
How a prolonged Iran war could affect the UK cost of living
The continuing conflict involving Iran has raised concerns about its potential impact on the global economy. While the fighting is...
Why UK businesses are accelerating their adoption of artificial intelligence
Artificial intelligence has moved from a future concept to a present day business issue, and over the past week it...
Spring Statement 2026
The Chancellor’s Spring Statement, presented to Parliament 3 March 2026, was packed with political content that has no real impact...
HMRC reminder for self-employed and landlords
If you have not yet checked whether you need to use Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax, you should...
Filling in NIC contribution gaps
National Insurance credits can help qualifying applicants to fill contribution gaps in their National Insurance record. This can help taxpayers...