Earn extra income? HMRC urges you to file your tax return early
If you have made more than £1,000 from a side hustle last year, you might need to tell HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC), and the earlier you do it, the better.
Is your payroll ready for sick pay reform?
The countdown is on. From April 2026, the Government will overhaul Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) as part of its Employment Rights Bill reforms.
Are rising employee expenses killing the job market?
The job market in the UK is facing an unprecedented crisis, and there are signs that it may get worse.
Software-only filing and more disclosures – Major changes for small companies
If you run a limited company, it is important to be aware of some major changes coming to the way company accounts are filed.
How changing Capital Gains Tax trends could affect your financial planning
Capital Gains Tax (CGT) receipts have been on a bit of a rollercoaster over the past couple of years.
Defeating fiscal drag with smarter financial forecasting
As all eyes watch the rate of inflation for the impact that it will have on a tumultuous economy, there is another reason to be concerned by the steady increase.
Two sides of the tax story – National Insurance up, Capital Gains Tax down
The latest tax data for the first months of the 2025/26 tax year shows mixed trends.
Trading or not? Why income nature matters for BADR
Business Asset Disposal Relief (BADR), formerly known as Entrepreneurs’ Relief, offers business owners a reduced Capital Gains Tax (CGT) rate on disposals of shares or assets in a trading business.
Who is left holding the bill for the 2025 Spending Review?
Announced on 11 June 2025, the Spending Review is set to increase day-to-day spending from £517.5 billion in 2025/26 to £583.9 billion in 2028/29 and investment spending from £131.3 billion in 2025/26 to £151.9 billion in 2029/30.
With Tax Freedom Day now in mid-June, are business owners paying more than their fair share?
For many business owners, the phrase Tax Freedom Day may sound abstract, but it is a concept that is becoming increasingly relevant.