Collecting slow paying debts
Late payment remains one of the most common causes of cash flow pressure for small businesses. Even profitable businesses can...
Pensioners should beware of winter fuel payment scams
Recent government guidance has highlighted a growing risk of fraud linked to Winter Fuel Payments, with criminals attempting to exploit...
Communicating price increases by strengthening perceived value
Raising prices is rarely comfortable for business owners, yet it is often necessary to maintain margins as wages, materials, finance...
The marginal tax trap in 2026-27
For the 2026-27 tax year, individuals with income between £100,000 and £125,140 face an effective marginal income tax rate of...
New rights to sick pay and parental leave for millions of workers
The UK government has introduced significant employment law reforms that expand access to Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) and parental leave...
When does a hobby become a business
Many people start an activity as a hobby, perhaps selling handmade goods online, offering occasional services, or generating small amounts...
Price gouging and the governments new response
Recent global instability, particularly tensions affecting oil and energy supply chains, has increased concerns about price gouging, where businesses take...
Changes to reporting of BiKs
Mandatory payrolling of benefits in kind (BiKs) and taxable employment expenses will be introduced from 6 April 2027. This represents a major...
Companies House blunder
A Companies House blunder has raised concerns after a flaw in the WebFiling service briefly exposed sensitive company data. The...
Tax allowances frozen for 2026-27
It was confirmed as part of the Autumn Budget that the Income Tax thresholds will continue at their current levels...