Blog12th Feb 2025US Tariff Changes: What UK Businesses Need to KnowThe new US Administration has introduced a series of new tariff changes that could have serious financial and operational consequences. A series of Executive Orders have been signed by President Donald Trump placing additional tariffs on not only several products…By Jon HicksView more
Blog5th Feb 2025ESG Assurance: How Can It Create Value? Environmental, social and governance information is increasingly used by stakeholders in decision-making. As a result, the demand for broader assurance of this non-financial information is growing. In this blog, we explore why we need assurance, its objectives, how it…By Robbie SimpsonView more
Blog29th Jan 2025Loaning Employees Money: What Are The Tax Considerations?Sometimes, life throws unexpected challenges, as an employer when an employee is undergoing financial difficulties, you might feel the urge to step in and to support the team. So, the question might be “Can my company lend money to an…By Shane MartinView more
Blog16th Jan 2025FRS 102 Changes: 6 Ways They Might Impact Your BusinessOn 27 March 2024, the Financial Reporting Council (FRC) issued significant amendments to FRS 102—the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland. These changes won’t take effect until periods beginning on or after 1 January 2026 and you…By Jordan Taylor and Alexandra WheelanView more
Blog15th Jan 2025Do you have an obligation to file an Annual Tax on Enveloped Dwellings (ATED) Return?WHAT IS ATED? ATED is an annual tax payable in advance by companies and other non-natural persons (including partnerships with corporate members) who own an interest in UK residential property valued at over £500,000. The charge applies to houses, self-contained flats,…By Michaela McCombieView more
Blog6th Jan 2025Gender Pay Gap Reporting: How can HR Professionals Drive ChangeGender pay gap reporting has been a legal requirement for many UK employers since 2017, yet it remains a hot topic amongst us HR professionals. With public and organisational scrutiny of pay disparities showing no sign of easing, the responsibility…View more
Blog16th Dec 20242024 Business Unit Year In ReviewAs we close the chapter on another year, it’s the perfect moment to reflect on the progress, milestones, and opportunities that shaped our journey. Across our business units, 2024 has been a year of collaboration, growth, and delivering value where…By James Pirrie, Ian Bremner, Lauren McCluskey, Paula Fraser, Alasdair Green, Andrew Dines, David Purse, Alan Campbell, Neil Robb and Gordon SteeleView more
Blog9th Dec 2024Why is responsibility in the workplace important?We frequently hear leaders show frustration using a version of the words “They just aren’t taking responsibility.” And we get it! It can be frustrating to feel like no one else cares as much as you do or that employees…By Anna PhippsView more
Blog9th Dec 2024Extension to IHT – the impact on long term UK resident non-domsWe recently covered the impact of the 2024 Autumn Statement on non-UK domiciled individuals, with a focus on the abolition of the concept of domicile and the introduction of the new Foreign Income and Gains regime along with transitional reliefs…By Gunhild DamView more
Blog6th Dec 2024“Tis the Season” – Christmas Festivities & Employee Gifts, an Employers’ Guide to the Tax & NIC ImplicationsNow that Christmas is upon us (“oh yes, it is!”) employers will be turning their attention to their own employees having planned the much-awaited Christmas party! In addition to this, employers may also give gifts or arrange Christmas parties for…By Gillian Forrest and Rachel LeslieView more
Blog5th Dec 2024Scottish Budget 2025/26 – What are the Key Tax TakeawaysCompared to Labour’s Autumn statement, the Scottish Budget had relatively few tax policy announcements, focusing instead on their plans to spend revenue in this financial year. The key Scottish devolved tax changes set out by the SNP were as follows:…By Lynn Gracie and Jill WalkerView more
Blog5th Dec 2024The 31 January 2025 Filing Deadline – Self AssessmentAs the festive season approaches many of those in self-assessment will soon be winding down for the holidays content that their 2023/24 tax returns are submitted. On the other hand, some people may be pushing the 31 January 2025 filing…By Carol Edwards and Annabel JaggerView more