Classic cars, jewellery and handbags – How high luxury is accounted for in Inheritance Tax
Inheritance Tax (IHT) is paid on all items of your estate after you pass away if you exceed certain thresholds. Whilst many people focus on their savi…
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Bank lending to UK businesses has dropped to the lowest level in 30 years
Weak economic growth and tighter regulations on lenders are to blame for the largest drop in bank lending to UK businesses in 30 years, according to n…
Up to two fifths of employers may withdraw salary sacrifice pensions
Employers are facing growing uncertainty over the future of salary sacrifice pension schemes following the Government’s decision to introduce a £2,…
Employers are paying the price: National Insurance Contributions rise to £28 billion
Employers’ predictions seem to be coming true as National Insurance Contributions (NICs) have skyrocketed to £28 billion, exceeding the Governmentâ…
UK’s growing insolvency – Building greater resilience in your business
Rising costs seem to be coming at UK businesses from all directions, resulting in many difficult financial decisions needing to be made. New research …
What you need to know about your first quarterly MTD report on 7 August 2026
For sole traders, self-employed individuals and landlords with gross incomes exceeding £50,000 from self-employment or property, you are now mandated…
Secured the raise – Keeping an eye on your eligibility for the High-Income Child Benefit Charge
If you have been one of the lucky ones to secure a pay rise this year, be mindful that the High‑Income Child Benefit Charge (HICBC) does not crash t…
Struggling with cash flow – Exploring the growing use of asset and invoice financing
There was a time when SMEs relied on their main bank for all of their finance options. Recent economic pressures are leading to more cash flow challen…
The new employer annual leave and pay record keeping rules are in effect
Employers have had a fair few reforms to understand and comply with since the Employment Rights Act (ERA) 2025 came into effect on 6 April 2026. …
April 2026 CIS changes: What construction businesses need to knowÂ
Over a month has passed since the changes to the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) came into effect on 6 April 2026. The reforms around CIS retur…