Are your finances at risk of cyber-attack? Planning for the worst
According to the latest Hiscox Cyber Readiness Report, almost two in five small businesses in the UK suffered a successful cyber-attack in the last ye…
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Borrowing amongst SMEs is on the rise – preparing your business for finance
According to UK Finance, gross lending to SMEs from the main high street banks reached £5.35 billion in the second quarter of 2026, the highest quart…
Medium-sized companies may qualify for audit exemption
The Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade (DBIST) initiated a ‘modernising corporate reporting’ consultation on 7 September 2026,…
How is the mansion tax distorting the housing market?
The so-called mansion tax is already beginning to have an impact on the UK housing market, despite the surcharge not being due to come into effect unt…
Demystifying the changes to Benefits in Kind from 2027
Reforms to the Benefits in Kind (BIK) system have continued to change in recent years, as the Government prepares to roll out mandatory payrolling. Fr…
IHT pension reforms now only half a year away
We are now just over six months away from the long-anticipated reforms to Inheritance Tax (IHT), which will see unspent pensions included within a per…
Sequencing short-term finance effectively is vital for avoiding the interest trap
For many businesses, short-term finance can provide an essential lifeline when cash flow becomes tight. Whether a business needs support covering a ga…
Inflation increases to a four-month high – How will businesses be impacted?
The rate of inflation has hit 2.9 per cent in July 2026, up from 2.6 per cent in June, according to the latest data that has been published by the Off…
Gifting out of income – The overlooked way to reduce Inheritance Tax
For many people, giving financial support to family members is an important part of their financial planning. Whether it is helping children with pens…
Reckless tax statements: How could an honest mistake become criminal?
In June 2026, the Government published a document to gather views on the introduction of a criminal offence for making reckless or untrue statements r…