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  1. Blog23rd Jun 2025

    Ailsa Smillie, HR Manager and author of blog about informal grievances

    4 ways to effectively manage an informal grievance

    Economic 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 Smillie

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  2. Blog19th Jun 2025

    Gabrielle Bird, author of blog about VAT recovery on pension investment costs.

    VAT recovery on pension investment costs: What’s changed?

    HMRC has recently updated its internal guidance for VAT recovery on pension investment costs, marking a significant shift in approach and one that employers and trustees should revisit carefully. These updates follow HMRC’s policy change announced in Revenue and Customs…

    By Gabrielle Bird

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  3. Blog13th Jun 2025

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    7 ways to prepare for Making Tax Digital (MTD)

    From 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 Ringland

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  4. Blog13th Jun 2025

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    What is a Payment on Account?

    Payment on Accounts- what do you need to know? Individuals in the Self-Assessment regime know the significance of 31 January – the dreaded tax filing and payment deadline. The filing and payment deadline falling on the same day is convenient…

    By Annabel Jagger

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  5. Blog11th Jun 2025

    Ross Parsler AAB, author of blog about the R&D tax claim notification

    R&D Tax Claim Notification: What New Rules Mean for You

    WHAT 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 Parsler

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  6. Blog9th Jun 2025

    Jordan Taylor, Audit Director

    Are AI & 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 Taylor

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  7. Blog6th Jun 2025

    Vicky Madigan Senior Consultant and author of blog about workplace investigations

    9 steps for a fair and effective workplace investigation

    When issues arise at work, be it misconduct, grievances, or policy breaches, employers have a duty to respond promptly and fairly. A well-conducted workplace investigation isn’t just about ticking boxes; it’s about creating a fair process that protects your people,…

    By Vicky Madigan

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  8. Case Study5th Jun 2025

    Phoenix Specialist Solutions

    Phoenix Specialist Solutions

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  9. Webinars & Events

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    What’s next for Inheritance Tax? Planning before 2026 & 2027

    The government have announced major reforms to the Inheritance Tax (IHT) regime, including sweeping changes to limit business reliefs and the inclusion of pension savings. Now is the time to plan ahead and minimise the impact on you and your…

    Date: 5th Jun 2025
    Time: 10.00am
    Where: Online

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  10. Blog30th May 2025

    Carol Edwards, author of blog about the foreign income and gains regime

    Foreign Income and Gains Regime: Everything you need to know

    The somewhat controversial concept of ‘domicile’ to establish UK tax liability has now been abolished. Instead, the Labour government has introduced an alternative tax break, aimed at those who, are perhaps long-term British expats, interested in returning to the UK,…

    By Carol Edwards

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  11. Blog26th May 2025

    Natalie Butler, Private Client Services Manager working in the Aberdeen office.

    Income Tax Returns: 5 Reasons You Should Submit Early

    The final submission deadline for the Income Tax Returns is 31st January, following the end of the tax year. So, for the tax year that ended on 5th April 2025, the return must be submitted by 31 January 2026. For…

    By Emily Robson

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  12. Blog22nd May 2025

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    4 Tips When Choosing Whistleblowing Software

    Why Case Management Matters in Whistleblowing Software Good whistleblowing software does not just collect reports. It helps you manage them clearly, confidentially, and consistently. Without proper case management in place, reports can fall through the cracks, responses can be delayed,…

    By Sean McAuley

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