Tax-free gifts for Inheritance Tax purposes
Making gifts during your lifetime can be an effective way to reduce the value of your estate for Inheritance Tax (IHT) purposes. One of the
Making gifts during your lifetime can be an effective way to reduce the value of your estate for Inheritance Tax (IHT) purposes. One of the
Identity verification requirements at Companies House became a legal requirement for directors and people with significant control (PSCs) from 18 November 2025. This date marked
The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves updated Parliament on 21 May 2026 on the Government’s economic response to the war in Iran and the
1 June 2026 – Due date for corporation tax due for the year ended 31 August 2025. 19 June 2026 – PAYE and NIC deductions
The government has announced a package of measures intended to protect motorists and businesses from the recent rise in fuel costs, following growing concern over
Many taxpayers continue to leave their Self-Assessment tax return until the final weeks before the 31 January filing deadline. Unfortunately, delaying preparation often increases stress
Cyber-crime is no longer a problem that affects only large corporations or international organisations. Increasingly, smaller businesses are being targeted because criminals often assume that
For many businesses, trading conditions remain difficult despite signs that inflationary pressures may be easing in some parts of the economy. A growing number of
There has been considerable discussion over the past year regarding proposed changes to Companies House filing requirements, in particular the suggestion that small companies would
The ongoing conflict in Iran and the wider Middle East is beginning to have economic consequences that are likely to be felt by UK businesses
Pensioners are being urged to stay vigilant for any Winter Fuel Payment scams. HMRC is starting to recover Winter Fuel Payments issued for winter 2025
The recent announcement from Rachel Reeves highlights a clear shift in the government’s economic approach, placing retail banks at the centre of efforts to stimulate