Hot Topics

What's new in the world of tax and business? This section contains articles on some hot topics.

25 Apr 2025

Bringing cyber security up to Code

The government's new Cyber Governance Code of Practice.

04 Apr 2025

April 2025 Newsletter

SPRING STATEMENT 2025

25 Mar 2025

Watch out for the CGT trap

A look at the CGT trap and ways for reducing liability to the tax.

07 Mar 2025

Personal Tax Newsletter - March 2025

MTD for income tax - what’s new?

25 Feb 2025

Rise of the side hustle

Last year saw a rise in self-employed numbers across the UK which was driven by a significant increase in the number of side hustles.

06 Feb 2025

Business Newsletter February 2025

With the UK tax year end approaching, now is a good time to check that you’re making the most of the available reliefs and allowances available to you.

28 Jan 2025

What do housing targets mean for growth and investment?

A look at the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF).

23 Jan 2025

Business Newsletter - January 2025

For the self-employed, tax is charged on the taxable profit, once the allowable expenses have been deducted. Given this being one of the most common queries accountants receive in the run-up to the January personal tax return filing deadline, this newsletter addresses some of the common queries in this area including an explanation of the various types of expenses, including the allowable expense.

17 Dec 2024

Red flags raised over Employment Rights Bill

A review of the proposed legislation.

26 Nov 2024

Boosting the State Pension

A look at the latest advice for boosting the State Pension.

12 Nov 2024

Can apprenticeship overhaul ease skills shortages?

A review of the latest changes to the apprenticeship system.

01 Nov 2024

Autumn Budget

On 30 October 2024, Chancellor Rachel Reeves presented her first budget to parliament. Investment will be funded by revised debt rules to facilitate additional borrowing and a hefty £40 billion of tax rises.

25 Sep 2024

Debunking the self assessment myths

The five of the most common myths.

27 Aug 2024

Fiscal challenges set up tough Budget

A review of what Ms Reeves has said so far what it means for taxpayers.

31 Jul 2024

What businesses and individuals can expect from the Labour Government?

Our July 2024 newsletter will examine statements to date from the new labour government with regards to their future plans for taxation and anticipated impacts on businesses and individuals.

24 Jul 2024

Reviewing the draft laws announced in the King's Speech

A review of the announcements.

25 Jun 2024

Business groups present new government with lengthy to-do list

A review of the proposals put forward.

13 Jun 2024

HMRC self-assessment changes for 2024/25: Warning for cryptoasset investors

Our June 2024 newsletter for personal tax clients covers changes to the self-assessment tax return signal HMRC’s intention to go after those buying and selling cryptoassets. What’s the full story?

30 Apr 2025

Lack of trust and board expertise putting brakes on AI adoption

A lack of trust and a shortage of expertise at board level are limiting the adoption of AI in UK businesses, according to research from the Institute of Directors (IoD).

29 Apr 2025

Chancellor unveils plans to maintain level playing field for British business

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has said British businesses will be supported in trading freely as she takes action on practices that undercut fair trade, such as the dumping of cheap goods into the UK.

28 Apr 2025

IHT receipts reach record £8.2 billion

Figures published by HMRC have revealed that Inheritance Tax (IHT) receipts reached a record £8.2 billion in the 2024/25 tax year as a result of rising asset values.