Blog4th Jul 2025The EMI share scheme: 4 key benefits employers need to knowRetaining top talent in an increasingly competitive labour market isn’t a new challenge that UK businesses are facing. It is, however, a challenge that is becoming increasingly difficult, with more factors contributing to businesses’ struggles. Competitive pay and benefits are…By Liam HosieView more
Blog24th Jun 2025Are changes coming to UK transfer pricing rules?On 28 April 2025, HMRC announced a consultation period in respect of significant changes to the UK’s Transfer Pricing, Diverted Profits Tax and Permanent Establishment legislation as part of the government’s Spring tax update. In this article, we will review…By Erica FitchieView more
Blog23rd Jun 20255 ways sustainability builds trust, growth & resilienceIt’s a common assumption from many business leaders that if their organisation doesn’t meet the threshold for Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting (SECR), then they don’t need to worry about sustainability because “they’re not big enough yet.” Technically, they’re not…By Alasdair GreenView more
Blog23rd Jun 2025Gender Pay Gap Reporting: What’s changing for Irish businesses?The gender pay gap remains a barrier to true equality in businesses. Discrepancies in pay across genders continue to exist, which not only hinders individuals but also organisations. Ensuring your gender pay gap report is complete isn’t just a moral…By Eva ChambersView more
Blog23rd Jun 20255 Essential Steps to Buying a Business: A step-by-step guideBuying a business can be one of the most exciting and rewarding ventures you’ll ever take on, but it’s also a complex process with plenty of pitfalls for the unprepared. One of the biggest challenges for buyers is knowing what…By Ashok ThomasView more
Blog23rd Jun 2025The family agreement: future-proofing the family businessEmploying over 60% of the population, family-run and small businesses are the lifeblood of our communities. Yet, most family businesses do not have a succession plan; the family agreement is the essential framework needed to secure the business’s future. Fear…By Sarah-Jane MurphyView more
Blog23rd Jun 20254 key ways to effectively manage an informal grievanceEconomic uncertainty, stretched teams, hybrid working, and rising stress levels are taking their toll. This can lead to a decline in patience, empathy, and tolerance towards employees. Formal complaints have always been part of the employee relations landscape; however, what…By Ailsa SmillieView more
Blog19th Jun 2025VAT recovery on pension investment costs: What’s changed?Yesterday, HMRC issued Revenue and Customs Brief 4 (2025), marking a major shift in the long-running saga of VAT recovery on pension investment costs. For businesses and trustees alike, this is more than a technical tweak—it’s a chance to simplify…By Gabrielle BirdView more
Blog13th Jun 2025Making Tax Digital (MTD): 7 steps to help you prepareFrom 6 April 2026, Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax Self-Assessment will become mandatory for self-employed individuals and landlords with a combined annual gross income (before expenses) of over £50,000 from any of these sources by reference to what was reported on…By Kirsty RinglandView more
Blog13th Jun 2025What is a Payment on Account?Is the 31st of July the forgotten payment deadline? Individuals who find themselves in the self-assessment regime know the significance of 31 January – the filing and payment deadline of the previous year’s self-assessment. The filing and payment deadline falling…By Carol EdwardsView more
Blog11th Jun 2025R&D Tax Claim Notification: What the New Rules Mean for YouWHAT IS THE NEW R&D TAX CLAIM NOTIFICATION RULE? If your company is planning to claim R&D tax relief, the R&D tax claim notification rule is something you need to know about. Introduced in April 2023, this rule means some…By Ross ParslerView more
Blog9th Jun 2025AI & Data: The key to better audits?Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the way the world looks. From the adverts we see across social media, to research and development conducted by major tech giants, to streamlining recruitment processes, AI is everywhere. There’s no doubt that it’s also…By Jordan TaylorView more