Blog12th Jun 2026What is the advance assurance pilot for R&D tax reliefThe Autumn 2025 Budget unveiled a new R&D advance assurance pilot to help SMEs obtain HMRC’s view on specific aspects of a claim before submission. The government’s commitment to innovation remains clear: R&D tax reliefs are central to achieving the…By Ross ParslerView more
Blog5th Jun 2026AI in accounting: Empowering teams, not replacing themAI in accounting is moving fast. Not “robots are coming for your job” fast. More “why did we ever spend a Friday afternoon typing invoice numbers into Xero?” fast. For business owners, this is the real opportunity: more automation, better…By Graham DyerView more
Blog1st Jun 2026Foreign Income and Gains Regime (FIG) – 2026 Tax Return considerationsThe 2025–26 UK tax year marked a fundamental shift in the taxation of internationally mobile individuals, with the abolition of the remittance basis and the introduction of the Foreign Income and Gains (FIG) regime. This reform has materially changed how…By Lynn GracieView more
Blog28th May 2026Rising Costs for Farmers – How Can Tax Relief Help in Loss-Making Years?Recent headlines have highlighted the growing pressure on the agricultural sector, with many farming businesses facing a significantly more challenging financial outlook than in previous years. A combination of global and domestic factors has driven this change. Input costs have…By Jill WalkerView more
Blog28th May 2026Mandatory foreign branch exemption: Impact on UK CompaniesUK companies operating overseas through branches have enjoyed flexibility in how those activities were taxed in the UK. However, significant changes are now expected following a recent announcement by HMRC. The government is moving towards a more standardised and restrictive…By Ruth MacNameeView more
Blog26th May 2026Overcoming the Cross-Border conundrumTwo currencies. Two different tax regimes. One island. Sound familiar? If you operate cross-border, you’ll already understand both the opportunities and the challenges this presents. On one hand, establishing a presence south of the border means rapid entry into a…By Michael FarrellView more
Blog18th May 2026Inheritance Tax on pensions – 5 ways you can prepareThe 2024 Autumn Budget introduced a fundamental shift to Inheritance Tax on pensions. From 6 April 2027, most unused pension funds and pension death benefits will be included in the value of an individual’s estate for IHT purposes. This marks a significant departure from the current position where pensions have typically…By Steve RobertsView more
Blog29th Apr 2026HMRC VAT Audits: 4 ways to prepare and what to expect An HMRC VAT audit, also known as a VAT inspection or VAT visit, can be time‑consuming, disruptive, and stressful if your business is unprepared. However, with the right understanding, preparation and controls in place, most VAT audits can be managed smoothly,…By Gabrielle BirdView more
Blog29th Apr 2026Industrial M&A: Attractive businesses for investment?The UK’s industrial landscape continues to evolve at pace, making it attractive for trade players expanding their geographical reach, service offerings competing with PE, and growth funding platforms seeking expansion via strategic bolt-ons. Each of these raises the question: Why…By Callum GrayView more
Blog28th Apr 2026Professional practices benchmarking 2025 reportIn the fast-moving economy that is the legal sector, accurate and relevant data for your decision-making is key. But many firms are still relying on outdated benchmarks, gut instinct, or fragmented insights. That makes it harder to stay competitive, control…By Joel TophamView more
Blog27th Apr 2026Is Your Finance Function Ready for What’s Next? The desk of the CFO is a strange and wonderful place, akin to Mary Poppins’ bag, but in a growing business, it’s also where the question “are we ready for what’s next?” gets answered every day. From compliance and audit through to funding…By Lauren McCluskeyView more
Blog17th Apr 2026VAT in Oil & Gas Is Changing: What HMRC GfC18 Means for Your BusinessThe complex place of supply rules for services is an area that repeatedly creates issues in the Energy sector. Complex supply chains Offshore operations Multiple customer establishments Each of which can frequently lead to VAT being applied incorrectly. To try…By Alistair DuncanView more