Child Benefits for over 16s
From April 2025, Child Benefit increases to £26.05 for the eldest child and £17.25 for others. Payments stop after a...
Tax Diary April/May 2025
1 April 2025 – Due date for corporation tax due for the year ended 30 June 2024. 19 April 2025...
Making Tax Digital for Income Tax
Making Tax Digital for Income Tax (MTD for IT) will become mandatory in phases from April 2026. If you’re self-employed...
Company Directors and Shareholders – Time to Get Verified
If you’re a company director, person with significant control (PSC), or someone who files on behalf of companies, there’s a...
Rachel Reeves Spring Statement – A Mixed Bag of Reactions
Rachel Reeves delivered her much-anticipated Spring Statement on 26 March 2025, setting out plans to balance the books while tackling...
Spring Statement 2025
Making Tax Digital: A cautious but firm step forward The most significant administrative update was the proposed, phased extension of...
Boosting SME Exports – Government Launches Expert Trade Panel
The UK government has recently unveiled a revamped Board of Trade aimed at bolstering the export capabilities and growth of...
Charities Warned About Fraudulent Letters
The Charity Commission has recently issued a warning about fraudulent letters being sent to charities and their trustees, impersonating the...
The outlook for UK interest rates
What to Expect As we move further into 2025, the direction of UK interest rates remains a key focus for...
Supply Chain Disruptions
Many UK small businesses rely on imported goods, materials, and components. Trade disruptions-whether due to geopolitical tensions, shipping crises, pandemics,...