Insights, Updates and Guidance
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Flat fees and part-time workers: why “sole cause” no longer protects employers
A part-time private hire driver challenged a flat weekly fee his company charged for access to its booking and dispatch…October 6, 2026
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Are grid delays holding back investment?
A business may have the finance, premises and customers for an expansion project, yet still face another obstacle: obtaining enough…October 5, 2026
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New digital rules for tracking waste
A new system for recording waste movements came into operation on 1 October 2026. The first phase of mandatory digital…October 5, 2026
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HMRC publishes latest deliberate tax defaulters list
HMRC has published an updated list of deliberate tax defaulters. The list includes individuals, businesses and companies, detailing the amounts…October 1, 2026
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Corporation Tax when you sell business assets
A limited company usually pays Corporation Tax on the profit, known as a chargeable gain, when it sells or otherwise…October 1, 2026
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Voluntary National Insurance contributions could be reformed
The government is considering changes to the voluntary National Insurance contributions (NICs) system following a call for evidence published earlier…October 1, 2026
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Need proof of UK tax residence?
HMRC has updated its guidance on how individuals and organisations can apply for a certificate of residence or letter of…October 1, 2026
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Share scheme returns – penalties are now being issued
Employers operating employee share schemes may now be receiving penalties from HMRC for failing to submit their employment related securities…October 1, 2026
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Company distribution rules and share buybacks
HMRC has been consulting on proposals to modernise the tax rules governing distributions and repayments of capital from companies. The…October 1, 2026
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Could better workplace health reduce staff losses?
When an employee develops a health problem, the consequences can extend far beyond a few days of absence. The Government…September 28, 2026
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Ready for the October employment law changes?
Several employment law changes are approaching that businesses need to understand. The first arrives on 1 October 2026, when the…September 28, 2026
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Benefit payrolling rules clarified for overseas employees
HMRC has clarified how employers can handle benefits in kind for globally mobile employees as mandatory payrolling is introduced from…September 24, 2026
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