How AI can help small business owners work smarter
Artificial intelligence has moved rapidly from being a futuristic idea to an everyday business tool. For small firms, AI now...
How would an increase in Income Tax affect me?
There is growing speculation that the Chancellor may soon raise the basic rate of Income Tax from 20% to 22%....
Advice as an Investment – Not a Cost
There is a common hesitation that many business owners and individuals experience when considering professional advice. People often look at...
Rachel Reeves Recent Speech – 4 November 2025
And what it may mean for tax planning and business decision making Rachel Reeves’ recent speech has provided a clear...
Winter Fuel Payments for the 2025-26 winter period
The Winter Fuel Payment is a familiar part of the support many older people receive each year. It is designed...
Check if you can cash in a Child Trust Fund
HMRC has issued a press release urging 18-23 year olds who have yet to claim their Child Trust Fund (CTF)...
Have you verified your ID at Companies House?
From 18 November 2025, all company directors and people with significant control (PSCs) will be legally required to verify their...
Tax Diary November/December 2025
1 November 2025 – Due date for Corporation Tax due for the year ended 31 January 2025. 19 November 2025...
Claiming 4 years Foreign Income and Gains relief
The remittance basis of taxation for non-UK domiciled individuals (non-doms) was replaced with the new Foreign Income and Gains (FIG)...
Heads up for company directors
As of April 2025, directors of close companies and self-employed taxpayers face new mandatory reporting requirements on their Self-Assessment returns....