Blog27th Jul 2026
HMRC has recently increased its focus on the correct application of the associated company rules and has issued letters to businesses that may have incorrectly claimed marginal relief without considering associated companies. The associated company rules were reformed in April…
View moreBlog15th Jul 2026
The UK adopted the IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards) Sustainability Standards in February 2026, paving the way for future changes to sustainability-related disclosures. Available on a voluntary basis initially, the FCA is consulting on mandatory adoption of the Climate-related disclosure standard (UK SRS S2) for listed companies for accounting periods beginning January 1, 2027. Proposed SRS…
View moreBlog2nd Jul 2026
The Employment Rights Act 2025 represents one of the most significant shifts in employment law for a generation. While much of the conversation has centred around legal compliance, the bigger challenge for many organisations will be its effect on the…
View moreBlog26th Jun 2026
When to outsource payroll is a question many growing businesses eventually face. Payroll often begins as a manageable, routine task that feels straightforward because little changes from one month to the next. But as organisations grow, payroll rarely stays simple.…
By Adam Flight
View moreBlog19th Jun 2026
For most business owners, a tax investigation is high on the list of things they’d rather avoid – and for good reason. These enquiries can result in financial penalties, unexpected tax bills, and even reputational damage. With HMRC increasing its…
View moreBlog16th Jun 2026
In a welcome move for employees and businesses alike, HMRC has increased the Approved Mileage Allowance Payment (AMAP) rate for cars and vans from 45p to 55p per mile for the first 10,000 business miles travelled in a tax year.…
View moreBlog5th Jun 2026
AI 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 Dyer
View moreBlog28th May 2026
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 Walker
View moreBlog3rd Apr 2026
The Employment Rights Act has caused quite a stir, with many employers struggling to navigate this major overhaul to workplace rights. The legislation, which has been championed by the UK Government, aims to strengthen employment protections and drive economic growth. But the changes, coming into force throughout 2026…
View moreBlog1st Apr 2026
The long-awaited Employment Rights Act 2025 begins rolling out major changes next week. This week, the Guardian reported that the British Retail Consortium (BRC) has warned that the reforms to zero-hour agreements could put more than half of retail jobs…
By Adam Flight
View moreBlog27th Feb 2026
At the heart of the Autumn Budget 2025 announcement was a further rise in the UK national minimum wage, set to take effect from April 2026. It’s a move designed to support workers. However, for employers, it brings renewed pressure…
By Joel Topham
View moreBlog6th Feb 2026
Experts from our Private Client and Business Advisory teams recently took part in an interview with BusinessTV. Paula Fraser, Hugo Hill and Tom Andrew shared insights on how a Family Investment Company (FICs) and Trusts are often used in tandem to…
By Tom Andrew
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