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The Employment Allowance – what you can claim

As of April 2025, more employers can claim the increased £10,500 Employment Allowance thanks to relaxed eligibility rules. This increase ...
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Tax Diary August/September 2025

1 August 2025 - Due date for corporation tax due for the year ended 31 October 2024. 19 August 2025 ...
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Do you have additional income streams?

Side income over £1,000 may mean filing a tax return. HMRC is urging part-time earners to check their tax position ...
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Are you ready for Companies House ID checks?

From 2025, Companies House is rolling out new identity verification requirements for directors, people with significant control (PSCs), and anyone ...
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Tax gap estimated at 5.3% for 2023-24

HMRC missed out on £46.8bn in tax last year. Small businesses and Corporation Tax make up the biggest share of ...
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Pivotal role of the union Certification Officer in addressing complaints

A recent tribunal clarified the procedural powers of the Certification Officer (CO), ruling that applications from trade union members cannot ...
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Tax rules for savings interest

You could earn up to £18,570 in tax-free savings interest in 2025–26, thanks to the personal allowance, starting rate for ...
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Effects of Rachel Reeves’ Spending Review

Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered her first Spending Review to Parliament last week, setting out the government’s financial priorities for the ...
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New requirement – verifying ID at Companies House

Identity verification is now rolling out for directors, PSCs, and agents, with more filing roles to be included soon under ...
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When changing a company’s name absolves a daughter company of its obligations

The Court of Appeal addressed the complexities of benefit scheme amendments and the lines of responsibility within corporate structures in ...
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The value of tax planning for high net worth individuals

For high net worth individuals (HNWIs), tax planning is not simply a compliance activity, it is a strategic tool to ...
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Tax Diary July/August 2025

1 July 2025 - Due date for corporation tax due for the year ended 30 September 2024. 6 July 2025 ...
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IHT exemption – normal expenditure out of income

Make regular gifts from your income and avoid inheritance tax. If structured properly, surplus income gifts can support loved ones ...
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Government sells last Nat West shares

The UK government has officially concluded its involvement with NatWest Group, formerly known as the Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS), ...
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Company changes you must report

Certain company changes—like a new registered address, email, or director—must be reported to Companies House promptly. Failure to update records ...
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Buying a business – a simple due diligence checklist

Before you agree to buy a business, it is essential to carry out due diligence. This means carefully checking the ...
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