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FRS 102 Section 1A is Changing – Could FRS 105 Be a Better Fit for Your Business? 30th September 2026

From 2026, many small companies preparing accounts under FRS 102 Section 1A will face significantly increased financial statement disclosure requirements. For many owner-managed businesses, this means more information than ever before will appear in the accounts filed at Companies House. […]

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Making Tax Digital is here: What sole traders and landlords need to do now to keep up with changes 17th July 2026

  For years, Making Tax Digital (MTD) felt like one of those tax changes that was always “coming soon” but those deadlines have now arrived loud and clear for a whole swathe of individuals. From April 2026, hundreds of thousands […]

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Side Hustles and Tax: What Every Extra Earner Needs to Know Before the Next HMRC Deadline 17th July 2026

For many people, a side hustle has gone from being a passion project to a financial necessity.  Whether creating content on TikTok, selling products through Etsy, driving for Deliveroo or freelancing in the evenings, earning extra income has become increasingly […]

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Key Takeaways: Spring Statement 2026 9th March 2026

The Chancellor held the Spring Statement on 3 March 2026. The government has been keen to have only one tax event per year (the Budget) and so the Spring Statement was intended to provide an interim update on the economy […]

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Autumn Budget 2025: Key Watch-Outs for SMEs 26th January 2026

The 2025 Autumn Budget, delivered on 26th November 2025, brought with it new pressures for small and medium-sized enterprises. Several changes, especially around taxation, pension rules and allowances, have a direct impact on the average UK business.   The Budget […]

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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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