Blog16th Oct 2026
Manchester has been undergoing significant changes for a number of years, and it now seems like the rest of the UK is catching on, with Manchesterism firmly in the spotlight. Looking at the city’s business community, it’s full of exciting…
View moreBlog9th Oct 2026
The UK Autumn Budget 2026 is on the 28th October, and with it the buzz of questions is already in full swing from families, business owners and investors: Will Inheritance Tax change again? Are pensions really going to form part…
By Jill Walker
View moreBlog8th Oct 2026
Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax has now been mandatory for almost six months. Since 6 April 2026, self-employed individuals and landlords with combined qualifying income exceeding £50,000 have been required to maintain digital records and submit quarterly updates…
View moreBlog5th Oct 2026
For many scale-up technology businesses, R&D tax relief remains one of the most significant sources of non-dilutive funding available. As companies grow, however, the challenge is no longer simply identifying innovation. It is ensuring claims remain robust, defensible and aligned…
By Mark Graves
View moreBlog29th Sep 2026
The leisure and hospitality sector has faced a challenging few years. Rising wage costs, increased operating expenses and changing consumer behaviour continue to put pressure on margins. Against that backdrop, VAT is often seen as a compliance exercise rather than…
View moreBlog25th Sep 2026
The inheritance tax (IHT) changes to Business Relief (BR) and Agricultural Relief (AR) announced in the 2024 Autumn Budget came into effect on 6 April 2026 and represent one of the most significant inheritance tax reforms for family businesses and…
View moreBlog17th Sep 2026
Business audits for many begin as simply statutory requirements. The most successful organisations, however, see it as much more than a compliance exercise. In an increasingly complex business environment, an audit provides independent assurance over a company’s financial statements, helping…
View moreBlog17th Sep 2026
Workplace sexual harassment legislation is set to become much stricter – with several changes being brought forward in the recently approved Employment Rights Act. Since 2024, employers have had a legal duty to take ‘reasonable steps’ to prevent sexual harassment…
View moreBlog15th Sep 2026
Following the launch of AAB’s new Manchester office, we sat down with Chris Harland, Head of the North West, to discuss the region’s opportunities, AAB’s growth ambitions and how the firm is supporting businesses across Manchester and the wider North…
View moreBlog15th Sep 2026
From April 2027 Inheritance Tax and Pension changes are coming that mean unused pension funds and many death benefits will be brought into the IHT net for the first time. For years, pensions have been one of the most tax-efficient…
By Tom Andrew
View moreBlog8th Sep 2026
Recent news confirmed that hedge fund billionaire Chris Rokos is leaving the UK to relocate to Greece. Greece’s non-dom tax regime has been widely spoken about for the benefits it can give. The move comes at an interesting time given…
By Lynn Gracie
View moreBlog4th Sep 2026
If you own a Furnished Holiday Let (FHL), whether advertised through Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo or other holiday letting platforms, there are important tax changes which took effect from 6 April 2025 when the special Furnished Holiday Let (FHL) tax regime…
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