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Budget Summary 26 November 2025

The degree of speculation about this year’s Budget announcements was further compounded when the Office...

How a business grows financially by retaining profits

Many business owners focus on sales as the main driver of growth. Sales matter, but...

The link between planning and progress

Most business owners know that progress matters, but many still hesitate when it comes to...

Claim flat rate expenses for work clothing and tools

If you use your own money to buy items for work, you may be eligible...

National Insurance credits and Child Benefit

Claiming Child Benefit can provide an important benefit by granting National Insurance credits. If you claim...

Taxable & tax-free state benefits

While there are many state benefits available, it is not always clear which of these...

What is a demerger?

A demerger involves splitting the trading activities of a single company or group into two...

Christmas crafters and tax

If you earn fees or sell goods as a side hustle, you may need to...

MTD – qualifying income

Making Tax Digital for Income Tax (MTD for IT) will become mandatory in phases from...

Early termination of probation can constitute wrongful dismissal

The claimant began employment as a Contracts Coordinator on 23 January 2023, subject to a...

Preparing for tighter credit conditions in 2026

Many small businesses rely on a mix of overdrafts, card facilities and short term loans...

Increase in the London congestion charge from January 2026

The daily charge for driving within the London Congestion Charge zone will rise from £15...

Penalty points for late filing of VAT returns

Many businesses are still unaware that the VAT late filing and late payment rules now...

Paying tax arrears using HMRC payment plans

If you are unable to pay your tax bill, it's important to reach out to...

Set up your tax app with HMRC

The free HMRC tax app now provides quick access to tax codes, income history, self-assessment...