The government has confirmed that Winter Fuel Payments will return for the 2025-26 season, providing much-needed support for pensioners facing rising energy bills. This marks a reversal of last year’s controversial decision to suspend the payments and reflects growing concern over the impact of winter costs on older households. The scheme will apply to all […]
Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer just a concept for the future. It is already reshaping how accountancy services are delivered, and these changes are starting to benefit businesses of all sizes. As your accountant, we want to explain what these developments mean in practice and how they can help you. What is changing in […]
From April 2025, significant new legal obligations have come into force that will affect almost all UK companies and LLPs. Under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023, Companies House has started to roll out mandatory identity verification for individuals involved in the formation, ownership, and control of UK-registered entities. This is part of […]
Small and medium-sized hospitality businesses across the UK are set to benefit from a new government-backed scheme designed to cut energy costs and support net zero ambitions. The initiative, unveiled as part of the wider Plan for Change, will provide free energy and carbon reduction assessments to over 600 venues, including pubs, caf�s, restaurants, and […]
Many individuals and business owners in the UK pay their tax under the Self-Assessment system, which often involves two payments on account due each year – the first in January and the second in July. These advance payments are calculated based on your previous year’s tax bill. But what if your income has fallen and […]
A proposed change to the way Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) is charged is causing growing concern among UK small business owners. Under current rules, employers are only required to pay SSP from the fourth consecutive day of absence due to illness. However, upcoming reforms suggest that SSP will become payable from the very first day […]
Filing your 2024-25 Self-Assessment return early means faster refunds, better budgeting, and no deadline stress. Do not delay, start gathering your tax details today. The 2024-25 tax year officially ended on 5 April 2025, with the new 2025-26 tax year beginning on 6 April 2026. While many taxpayers may be tempted to put off dealing […]
Is your child starting school this September? Tax-Free Childcare could save you up to £2,000 a year. Check your eligibility now and start planning ahead. Working families whose children are starting school for the first time September 2025 could save up to £2,000 a year per child on their childcare bills, thanks to the government’s […]
MTD for Income Tax starts 6 April 2026 for the self-employed and landlords with £50k income. Plan early to stay compliant and avoid disruption. MTD represents one of the most significant overhauls to the self-assessment regime since its introduction in 1997. This includes new requirements to keep digital records, using MTD-compatible software, and submitting quarterly […]