Insights, Updates and Guidance
Our news section shares practical updates on accounting, tax regulations and financial management – written in plain language to keep you informed.

Pension death benefit tax rules relaxed
The two-year time limit for paying tax-free pension death benefits is being removed. This means lump sum death benefits will…November 12, 2026
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Lifetime ISA withdrawal charges reduced
The withdrawal charge for Lifetime ISA (LISA) savings used by first-time buyers to purchase a property costing more than the…November 12, 2026
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Child Benefit overpayment tax rules clarified
A new measure introduced as part of the recent Budget will allow High Income Child Benefit Charge (HICBC) payments to…November 12, 2026
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New obligations to correct tax errors
New obligations requiring taxpayers to correct inaccuracies in tax returns and other documents submitted to HMRC are expected to take…November 12, 2026
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Mandatory payrolling of benefits from 2027
The mandatory payrolling of benefits in kind (BiKs) will be introduced in phases from 6 April 2027. This measure was…November 12, 2026
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HMRC proposes new landlord reporting rules
HMRC has published a new consultation on proposals to change how property income information is reported to it by letting…November 12, 2026
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Discount for business cyber protection
Smaller businesses considering improvements to their cyber security may benefit from a new Government-backed discount intended to make recognised security…November 9, 2026
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Britain’s changing small business population
The latest Government statistics reveal an interesting change in the make-up of Britain's business community, with fewer businesses operating overall…November 9, 2026
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VAT changes for online marketplaces
From October 2027, online marketplaces will become responsible for collecting and accounting for VAT on certain sales made by UK…November 5, 2026
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Employee Share Scheme rules relaxed
The Employee Share Scheme rules have been relaxed to help businesses attract, incentivise and reward employees. The changes, which take…November 5, 2026
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Property disposal penalties are changing
The government is changing the rules on late filing penalties for individuals who fail to report a disposal of UK…November 5, 2026
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Business rates relief for high streets
As announced at the Autumn Budget 2026, the government is introducing a package of business rates measures to support high…November 5, 2026
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