From 18 November 2025, Companies House introduced major identity verification requirements for all company directors and people with significant control. This is part of a wider shift towards greater corporate transparency and a stronger response to economic crime. The changes may appear administrative at first glance, but they carry real implications for businesses of all […]
Artificial intelligence has moved rapidly from being a futuristic idea to an everyday business tool. For small firms, AI now offers genuine, low-cost benefits that save time, reduce stress, and improve decision-making. Many of these tools are already built into accounting, marketing, and communication systems that businesses use daily. Below are ten practical ways AI […]
There is growing speculation that the Chancellor may soon raise the basic rate of Income Tax from 20% to 22%. At the same time, it is thought that a corresponding 2% cut in employee National Insurance contributions could be introduced. Together, these changes would shift how the overall tax burden is shared, particularly between working […]
There is a common hesitation that many business owners and individuals experience when considering professional advice. People often look at the fee first and think of it simply as an expense. However, when advice is viewed only through the lens of cost, the real value can be overlooked. Good advice is an investment. It is […]
And what it may mean for tax planning and business decision making Rachel Reeves’ recent speech has provided a clear indication of the Government’s direction on economic management, taxation, and public investment. While the next Budget will be needed to confirm specific measures, it is already possible to see the themes that are likely to […]
The Winter Fuel Payment is a familiar part of the support many older people receive each year. It is designed to help with heating costs over the colder months and is paid as a tax-free lump sum. However, the rules have changed in recent years, and the payment is no longer a universal benefit. It […]
From 18 November 2025, all company directors and people with significant control (PSCs) will be legally required to verify their identity at Companies House. This verification is being phased in over 12 months and Companies House is contacting companies directly with guidance regarding what needs to be done and by when. These changes are intended to […]
The remittance basis of taxation for non-UK domiciled individuals (non-doms) was replaced with the new Foreign Income and Gains (FIG) regime from April 2025. This new regime is based on tax residence rather than domicile. Under the new rules, nearly all UK-resident individuals must report their foreign income and gains to HMRC, regardless of whether […]
HMRC has issued a press release urging 18-23 year olds who have yet to claim their Child Trust Fund (CTF) cash to do so as soon as possible. According to HMRC, over 758,000 young adults in this age group have unclaimed funds, with the average savings pot estimated to be around £2,240. Anyone who turned […]
As of April 2025, directors of close companies and self-employed taxpayers face new mandatory reporting requirements on their Self-Assessment returns. Up to 900,000 company directors and 1.2 million taxpayers carrying on a trade will be impacted by new rules that require them to provide more information when filing their 2025-26 self-assessment returns. Legislation has been […]