Hot Topics

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

28 Sep 2021

What will the 2021 Autumn Budget have in store?

A review of what the Chancellor may have in store.

24 Aug 2021

The path to net zero

A review of what businesses could be doing.

29 Jul 2021

Turnover tests and reasonable belief - applying for the fifth SEISS grant

The fifth instalment of the grant opened for applications in late July

22 Jun 2021

Staying safe from scams

It is vital that businesses and individuals are on guard against potential scams.

25 May 2021

Upskilling to level up

We consider some of the solutions being proposed.

26 Apr 2021

Making use of the super-deduction

Reviewing the new tax break for companies.

23 Mar 2021

Creating green growth

Reviewing the push towards a greener economy.

10 Mar 2021

How does the 2021 Budget benefit you?

A review of measures announced.

23 Feb 2021

What will the Budget bring?

Considering the issues that may be covered in the upcoming 2021 Budget.

26 Jan 2021

Making the most of R&D

Considering how SMEs can maximise any R&D tax relief available to them.

15 Dec 2020

Trading changes following Brexit

Outlining the changes that took effect from 1 January 2021.

24 Nov 2020

Is it time to re-evaluate business rates?

Looking at how business rates can be reformed and re-evaluated.

06 Nov 2020

Outlining the extension of the Job Retention Scheme

Considering the changes to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme.

25 Oct 2021

'Bank of mum and dad' financing half of first-time purchases, research finds

Research carried out by property group Savills has found that half of first-time buyer home purchases are financed by the so-called 'bank of mum and dad'.

22 Oct 2021

Manufacturing activity remains firm, but supply pressures mount, says CBI

UK manufacturing output volumes in the quarter to October grew at a similarly firm pace to September, according to the Confederation of British Industry (CBI).

21 Oct 2021

FSB study shows small firms losing £25 billion per year to tax admin

A study carried out by the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has showed that small firms are losing £25 billion per year as compliance costs and time lost to dealing with tax admin soar.