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.

When is a “self-employed” contractor a de facto employee?
The employment status of a former bricklayer was recently called into question in establishing liability for asbestos exposure. The widow…March 18, 2026
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Business solvency, why it matters
Business solvency refers to a company’s ability to meet its financial obligations as they fall due and to maintain a…March 17, 2026
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Exit planning, an essential step for business owners
Many business owners spend years building their companies but give far less attention to planning how they will eventually exit.…March 17, 2026
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Tax Diary April/May 2026
1 April 2026 - Due date for corporation tax due for the year ended 30 June 2025.19 April 2026 -…March 13, 2026
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Still time to top up your pension contributions
With the end of the 2025-26 tax year approaching on 5 April 2026, there is still time for taxpayers to…March 12, 2026
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Who will be subject to MTD for IT from 6 April 2026
Taxpayers who are self-employed or receive rental income should check whether they will be subject to Making Tax Digital for…March 12, 2026
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Seven million people started new jobs in 2025
New figures published by HMRC show that more than 7 million people started a new job in 2025, an increase…March 12, 2026
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Tax allowances frozen for 2026-27
It was confirmed as part of the Autumn Budget that the Income Tax thresholds will continue at their current levels…March 12, 2026
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Changes to the calculation of Income Tax
A number of changes to the taxation of dividends, property income and savings income were announced in the Autumn Budget…March 12, 2026
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Increase in company late filing penalties
After the end of its financial year, a private limited company must prepare full annual accounts and submit a company…March 12, 2026
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Accelerate Return on Investment
The speed with which a business can achieve a return on investment is often just as important as the size…March 9, 2026
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Reducing energy consumption
Reducing energy intensity is one of the most practical ways for small businesses to protect themselves from rising energy costs,…March 9, 2026
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