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Reeves insists economic plan working in 'uncertain' world as UK growth forecast lowered for 2026
Advisory Fuel Rates for Company Cars
HMRC have published new advisory fuel rates from 1 March 2026. These are the suggested reimbursement rates for
Employment Rights Act
The Employment Rights Act 2025 (formerly the Bill) became law in December 2025, introducing the
ICAEW Says Stability in the Tax System Needed to Support Entrepreneurship
The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) has said that doing business in
What does the Spring Forecast tell us about tax?
From a tax perspective, the OBR’s report points to a tax environment that will feel increasingly heavy over the rest of the
Overpayment Relief from HMRC
If you have paid too much tax, perhaps because you made an error on a return, or because you believe a sum determined by
Making Tax Digital for Income Tax – Time Is Ticking
We are continuing to work with a number of our clients as they prepare for Making Tax Digital (MTD) for income tax. This is
Spring Forecast 2026
Reeves insists economic plan working in 'uncertain' world as UK growth forecast lowered for 2026
Updated Companies House Fees from 1 February 2026
From 1 February 2026, Companies House will be changing their fees. These include:
Spring Forecast Scheduled for 3 March 2026
The Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, has requested the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) to publish an
Employment Expenses
From 6 April 2026, it will no longer be possible for employees to claim tax relief against their
Inheritance Tax Reliefs – A Welcome U-Turn!
The government has announced that the proposed cap to the 100% rates of Agricultural Property Relief (APR) and
There’s Still Time For Some Year End Tax Planning!
With the tax/financial year end approaching, now is a good time to check that you’re making the most of the available
Getting Ready for Making Tax Digital
With just a few weeks to go until the new tax year, many businesses are preparing for the changes that Making
Advisory Fuel Rates for Company Cars
The table below sets out the HMRC advisory fuel rates from 1 December 2025. These are the suggested reimbursement rates
Why Did the Chicken Go to the VAT Tribunal?
In WM Morrison Supermarkets v HMRC, the first tier tribunal (FTT) found that rotisserie chickens were a supply in the course of catering and
What Is E-Invoicing?
Over the coming years we will be hearing a lot more about e-invoicing because the government has confirmed that
Mandatory Payrolling of Benefits in Kind from April 2027
From April 2027 it will be mandatory for employers to include most benefits in kind (BiKs) provided to employees in