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.

Penalties for online marketplace operators
HMRC has published new guidance explaining the penalties that digital platform operators may face for failing to meet their tax…October 29, 2026
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Tax-free counselling for employees
There is a welfare counselling exemption that covers the tax treatment of employer-provided welfare counselling. The exemption allows employers to…October 29, 2026
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Issues with workplace travel claims
HMRC is contacting individuals who have come to the UK on secondment to remind them of the rules for claiming…October 29, 2026
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HMRC highlights CIS filing errors
The Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) sets out how contractors deduct tax from payments to subcontractors working in construction. Contractors must…October 29, 2026
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Inheritance Tax changes for pensions
From 6 April 2027, most unused pension funds and pension death benefits will be included in the value of a…October 29, 2026
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HMRC targets company shareholders
HMRC is in the process of writing to some individuals defined as a ‘Person of significant control’ (PSC) to raise…October 29, 2026
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Budget 2026
What the announcements could mean for you and your business The Chancellor’s Budget includes changes affecting savings, property income, business…October 28, 2026
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New opportunities to recruit young talent
Businesses experiencing difficulties recruiting suitably qualified employees may benefit from new Government plans to expand apprenticeships, work experience and vocational…October 26, 2026
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Easier access to public contracts
Smaller businesses may find it easier to compete for public sector contracts following new Government proposals intended to reduce unnecessary…October 26, 2026
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UK–India National Insurance exemptions
The UK-India Double Contributions Convention (DCC), which came into force on 15 July 2026 alongside the countries’ trade agreement, aims…October 22, 2026
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New rules for Plastic Packaging Tax from April 2027
New rules for Plastic Packaging Tax (PPT) will take effect from 1 April 2027, changing how businesses account for chemically…October 22, 2026
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Advance assurance on R&D claims
HMRC offers small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) two voluntary advance assurance services to help provide greater certainty about Research and…October 22, 2026
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