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Key Takeaways: Autumn Budget 28th November 2025

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves set out tax-raising measures worth up to £26 billion in the Autumn Budget on 26 November 2025. The increases will be achieved through a range of measures, including extending the freeze on Income Tax thresholds […]

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Autumn Budget 2025: What to Expect from Chancellor Rachel Reeves 19th November 2025

On Tuesday 26 November, Chancellor Rachel Reeves will deliver her first Budget since taking office, a pivotal moment for the new Labour government and the UK economy. In her pre-Budget speech, Reeves spoke of making the “necessary choices” to bring […]

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Tax Planning in a Changing Economy: 5 Mistakes to Avoid This Year 12th August 2025

For many business owners, “tax planning” is something that tends to be left until the eleventh hour, usually when the financial year-end is looming or when that reminder from HMRC lands in the inbox. But in today’s fast-moving economy, where […]

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Don’t Let MTD Catch You Unprepared – Join Our Expert Seminar 9th June 2025

New tax rules for MTD are coming – and they could impact you! From April 2026, HMRC is introducing mandatory quarterly digital reporting for anyone earning over £50,000 from self-employment and/or property income. Our records indicate that you meet, or […]

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Double Cab Pick-Up Tax Changes 2025: What You Need to Know 2nd June 2025

The UK tax landscape for commercial vehicles changed significantly in April 2025, particularly affecting the classification of double cab pick-ups/combi vans and the tax reliefs they attract. Historically, double cab pick-ups used in a business context benefited from the tax […]

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Key Takeaways: Spring Statement 3rd April 2025

Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, held the Spring Statement on Wednesday 26 March 2025. In the run up to the event, the Chancellor stated that she ‘remains committed to one major fiscal event a year to give families and businesses […]

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TTR Barnes Bolsters Leadership Team with Associate Director Appointments 20th March 2025

TTR Barnes has reinforced its position as one of the North East’s leading accountancy firms with the promotion of two senior managers to Associate Director roles. This strategic move strengthens the firm’s leadership team and ensures a robust managerial structure […]

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TTR Barnes Strengthens Accounts & Audits Team 27th February 2025

TTR Barnes is delighted to announce the promotion of two valued team members, John Paul Aitken and Jack Stevenson, to Accounts & Audits Assistant Manager positions. Their well-earned promotions follow the successful completion of their ACA Chartered qualifications, marking a […]

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Business Asset Disposal Relief (BADR): Breakdown of Forthcoming Changes 12th February 2025

Within her Autumn 2024 budget statement, Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced that the rates associated with Business Asset Disposal Relief (BADR) would be increasing.  Part of a broader strategy to increase tax revenues, the rates will be increased to 18% over […]

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Key Takeaways: Autumn Budget 2024 31st October 2024

Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered her Budget on Wednesday 30 October 2024. She pledged to ‘invest, invest, invest’ to drive growth and ‘restore economic stability’. In our Autumn 2024 budget breakdown, we talk about the key takeaways from this week’s announcement. […]

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