The Autumn Budget 2026 business tax changes, announced by Chancellor John Healey on 28th October, include several measures affecting employers, small businesses and self-employed people. From mileage allowances and business r ...

The Bank of England's latest decision to increase the base rate to 4% has put rising interest rates for small businesses back in the spotlight. For business owners already dealing with higher energy bills, wages, and operatin ...

With the Autumn Budget now behind us, attention is turning to what the announcements will mean in practice. Among the measures worth a closer look are the property and savings tax changes, which affect landlords, savers and a ...

The Autumn Budget 2026 has given businesses something they have been hoping for: a little breathing space. After a difficult period of rising costs, tax pressures, and economic uncertainty, the Chancellor's latest announcemen ...

The economic backdrop for the Autumn Budget 2026 remains challenging. Rising inflation, energy costs and borrowing pressures continue to strain public finances. Chancellor John Healey faces difficult decisions on taxation and ...

With the Autumn Budget happening on 28th October 2026, speculation about possible tax changes is gathering pace. From business taxation to pensions and personal finances, the Budget predictions are giving people plenty to thi ...

The rules surrounding Inheritance Tax on pensions are changing in 2027, and anyone hoping to leave their pension savings to loved ones should be aware of what lies ahead ... ...

Most people assume that earning more means taking home more money. Unfortunately, the 60% tax trap reminds us that the UK tax system isn't always straightforward. For higher earners approaching £100,000, a pay rise or bonus c ...

As the next budget approaches, speculation about tax changes is gaining momentum. The Chancellor faces a difficult balancing act: managing public finances, encouraging economic growth, and avoiding further pressure on busines ...

There is something wonderfully British about gathering colleagues around a table, ordering a few sandwiches and calling it a productive meeting. After all, everyone needs lunch, and discussing business while eating seems perf ...

The recently announced State Pension Triple Lock changes mark a significant shift in how the State Pension could increase in the future. The existing triple lock will remain in place until April 2030, but after that the earni ...

A director's loan account can be a normal, useful part of running a limited company. It records money moving between a director and their business that isn't salary, a dividend or reimbursement of a genuine business expense . ...

The state pension triple lock has played an important role in protecting pensioners from falling behind as wages and prices rise. For many people, particularly those with little other retirement income, that protection matter ...

Cybersecurity risks for businesses continue to evolve, and recent incidents show that it is no longer enough to think of cybersecurity as something that concerns only large organisations or technology companies. The ways a bu ...

There has been plenty of discussion about UK business growth recently, and the Chancellor has now given us some indication of the direction the Government intends to take in the October Budget ... ...

Growth is talked about constantly, but I think we sometimes overlook something rather obvious. Businesses need the confidence and financial headroom to invest before meaningful growth can happen. Right now, the cost of doing ...

Qualifications and technical experience will always matter when businesses recruit new people. However, recent research highlighted by the BBC suggests that the soft skills employers seek are becoming increasingly important t ...

There is no shortage of political discussion about UK economic growth, but the more important question is what must change to achieve it. Governments can publish strategies and promise reform, but sustainable growth depends o ...

The Companies House accounts filing changes coming into force from April 2028 may sound comfortably distant, but I think businesses would be wise to start understanding them now. The reforms will change both how company accou ...

Running a business can be rewarding, but it can also put considerable pressure on the person in charge. These mental health tips for business leaders can help owners and managers protect their well-being while continuing to m ...

For years, UK productivity has been something of an economic headache. Before the financial crisis in 2008, productivity was growing at a much healthier rate, but progress since then has been disappointingly slow ... ...

There is something rather fascinating about the arrival of the new King Charles 10p coin. More than seven million are being released into circulation, meaning they should soon start appearing in our change ... ...

Most of us still think about mobile phone theft in terms of losing an expensive piece of technology. It is inconvenient, frustrating and potentially costly to replace, but I feel the bigger risk today is what that phone gives ...

HMRC has confirmed an important change for sole traders and landlords who should already be using Making Tax Digital for Income Tax but have not yet registered. From September 2026, HMRC's automatic MTD sign-up will begin ... ...

Cybersecurity has been a business concern for years, but the nature of the threat is changing quickly. Artificial intelligence, increasingly sophisticated cyberattacks, and even developments in quantum computing mean business ...

There has been plenty of discussion about the rising cost of living, but I think we also need to pay closer attention to the rising cost of doing business. Companies are dealing with many of the same inflationary pressures as ...

Employment law continues to evolve, and recent government consultations and tribunal decisions provide several important reminders for UK employers. From workplace monitoring technology and disciplinary procedures to unfair d ...

HMRC has spotted errors in Class 2 NIC records affecting some self-employed people who did not register properly. The good news is that fixes are being rolled out, and some taxpayers may be able to top up gaps later. It is wo ...

With Andy Burnham declaring himself 'ready' to lead the country, attention has naturally turned to what a Burnham government might mean for the UK's tax system ... ...

The record-breaking June heatwave was more than just a talking point. According to new research from the London School of Economics (LSE), the exceptionally high temperatures led to an estimated 24 million lost working hours, ...

Mandatory direct debit for VAT and PAYE could soon become the norm for most businesses. The plan aims to improve collections and reduce errors, but it may create headaches for some businesses, especially those using other pay ...

The summer holidays are a popular time for young people to gain their first work experience, and many businesses welcome the extra help during their busiest months ... ...