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Higher rate tax relief on pension contributions

Want to make the most of your pension savings? You could claim up to 45% tax relief on contributions, plus ...
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Statutory Redundancy rights

Redundant? You could receive up to £30,000 tax-free, whether it’s statutory pay or a better deal from your employer. Know ...
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UK Responds to New US Tariffs

The UK’s Business and Trade Secretary, Jonathan Reynolds, has set out the government's position following the United States' recent imposition ...
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Child Benefit increases April 2025

Child Benefit has risen for 2025–26: £26.05 for eldest, £17.25 for others. Claim continues to age 20 in approved education ...
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Dealing with supply line interruptions

Supply line interruptions can be a nightmare for any business. Whether it’s a delay in deliveries, a shortage of materials, ...
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HMRC interest rate increases

HMRC has announced that interest rates for late payments will increase by 1.5% for all taxes starting 6 April 2025 ...
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Recycling changes

​As of 31 March 2025, new regulations have come into effect in England, requiring workplaces to adopt simplified recycling practices ...
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Applying for student loans

Student Loans help cover the cost of university or college in the UK. Whether you're full-time, part-time, or heading into ...
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Spring Statement Summary March 2025

Spring Statement 2025: Key Tax Measures and Modernisation Initiatives Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ Spring Statement 2025, delivered on 26 March, arrived ...
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How Small Businesses Can Survive a Recession

Recessions can be tough on small businesses, but they do not have to spell disaster. With some smart thinking and ...
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Requesting evidence of earnings

If you're self-employed, lenders may require an SA302 and tax year overview as proof of earnings for mortgages or loans ...
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Business Advice: An Investment, Not a Cost

Flexible planning is essential for adapting to uncertainty, responding to challenges, and seizing new opportunities. The world is unpredictable, and ...
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Government backed Start-Up Loans

The Government-backed Start-Up Loans scheme offers unsecured loans of £500 to £25,000 per person (up to £100,000 per business) to ...
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Why flexible planning is advisable

Flexible planning is essential for adapting to uncertainty, responding to challenges, and seizing new opportunities. The world is unpredictable, and ...
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Tax Diary April/May 2025

1 April 2025 - Due date for corporation tax due for the year ended 30 June 2024. 19 April 2025 ...
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Making a negligible value claim with HMRC

A negligible value claim lets taxpayers declare an asset worthless for tax purposes, realising a capital loss without selling. This ...
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