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Pay planning after the Autumn Budget: Thinking differently about reward

Pay planning after the Autumn Budget: Thinking differently about reward

December 4, 2025 Comments Off on Pay planning after the Autumn Budget: Thinking differently about reward By Vale & West

One of the key consequences of the 2025 Autumn Budget is the impact it is likely to have on how small and medium-sized businesses approach pay.

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How the Autumn Budget wage increases will affect small businesses

How the Autumn Budget wage increases will affect small businesses

December 3, 2025 Comments Off on How the Autumn Budget wage increases will affect small businesses By Vale & West

The Chancellor’s latest Autumn Budget has struck small businesses once again with the increase to the National Living Wage (NLW) and National Minimum Wage (NMW).

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What does the FSCS deposit limit increase mean for you?

What does the FSCS deposit limit increase mean for you?

December 2, 2025 Comments Off on What does the FSCS deposit limit increase mean for you? By Vale & West

While the Autumn Budget has managed to leave a bitter taste in the mouth of many business owners and individuals, some solace can be found in the sanctity of long-term money security.

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Why you need to act now ahead of the Self-Assessment tax return deadline

Why you need to act now ahead of the Self-Assessment tax return deadline

November 27, 2025 Comments Off on Why you need to act now ahead of the Self-Assessment tax return deadline By Vale & West

The deadline for Self-Assessment taxpayers to submit their online tax return is just two months away and many self-employed individuals, sole traders and landlords will be organising their accounts.

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Autumn Statement 2024

Autumn Budget 2025

The Government faced a difficult job going into the Autumn Budget, as they navigate a growing national deficit, a seemingly never-ending cost-of-living crisis and political challenges.

From the outset, the Chancellor Rachel Reeves made it clear that this would be an Autumn Budget that focused on fairness, with everyone playing their part in reducing national debt and funding spending on the people in society who need help the most.

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Thinking of selling your business? How to plan your business exit strategy

Thinking of selling your business? How to plan your business exit strategy

November 26, 2025 Comments Off on Thinking of selling your business? How to plan your business exit strategy By Vale & West

Running a business can be extremely rewarding, but for many owners, there comes a time when they will consider selling or handing it over.

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The Companies House 2025-2030 strategy is here – What does it mean for your business?

The Companies House 2025-2030 strategy is here – What does it mean for your business?

November 25, 2025 Comments Off on The Companies House 2025-2030 strategy is here – What does it mean for your business? By Vale & West

The hotly anticipated Companies House 2025-2030 strategy has been unveiled.

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HMRC issues important tax warning to employers

HMRC issues important tax warning to employers

November 21, 2025 Comments Off on HMRC issues important tax warning to employers By Vale & West

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has begun briefing businesses and recruiters on the importance of avoiding fraudulent payroll tax credit schemes that claim to help reduce employment taxes.

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How to make sure your Christmas earnings are tax-compliant

How to make sure your Christmas earnings are tax-compliant

November 19, 2025 Comments Off on How to make sure your Christmas earnings are tax-compliant By Vale & West

As the festive season approaches, many talented makers are turning their creative skills into a little extra income.

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The importance of effective accounting and bookkeeping procedures for SMEs

The importance of effective accounting and bookkeeping procedures for SMEs

November 18, 2025 Comments Off on The importance of effective accounting and bookkeeping procedures for SMEs By Vale & West

An essential element of running a small or medium-sized business is being able to confidently manage its finances by having effective accounting and bookkeeping processes in place.

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