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.

Money and property after divorce
When a couple divorces or separates, they need to agree how their finances will be divided. This can include property,…September 17, 2026
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Winter Fuel Payment opt-out deadline approaches
Pensioners who do not want to receive the Winter Fuel Payment for winter 2026-27 have until September to opt out.…September 17, 2026
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Tax rules for cryptoassets set to change
The tax treatment of some crypto assets is set to change under draft legislation for Finance Bill 2026-27. The proposed…September 17, 2026
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New duty on vaping products starts in October
Businesses in the vaping sector are reminded that the new Vaping Products Duty and the Vaping Duty Stamps Scheme will…September 17, 2026
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HMRC targets persistent tax debts
HMRC is reviewing proposals to introduce new powers for recovering lower-value, persistent tax debts from individuals and businesses that repeatedly…September 17, 2026
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New self-assessment registration service launched
HMRC has launched an improved online service to make it easier for individuals to register for self-assessment. Anyone who needs…September 17, 2026
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Training clawbacks can constitute an unlawful restraint of trade
Seeking to claw back training costs from wages is common practice. However, a recent ruling has set clearer boundaries as…September 16, 2026
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New funding opens for growing businesses
The British Business Bank has launched a £210 million investment fund to help smaller businesses in the South East of…September 14, 2026
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Could simpler reporting reduce business paperwork?
The Government has announced plans to simplify corporate reporting and reduce the administrative burden placed on UK businesses. It estimates…September 14, 2026
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Tax diary: October and November 2026
1 October 2026 - Corporation Tax payment is due for companies with an accounting period ending 31 December 2025, unless…September 11, 2026
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Business expenses when costs have a private element
Self-employed people can deduct allowable business expenses when calculating their taxable profits. However, where a cost has both a business…September 10, 2026
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Could simplified expenses save you time and money?
Self-employed people can choose to use simplified expenses to calculate certain business costs using flat rates rather than working out…September 10, 2026
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