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Blog6 November 2026

New elements of Employment Rights Act 2025 implemented

On 30 October 2026, further measures from the Employment Rights Act 2025 concerning harassment and trade union rights took effect.

Blog9 October 2026

Making Tax Digital - Phase 2

HMRC expects that more than one million taxpayers will be required to use digital recordkeeping and send quarterly updates to HMRC

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Blog2 March 2026

Employment Rights Act - Handbrake on Hiring?

HMRC reminds landlords that if they receive rental income it must be reported to HMRC and any income tax paid.

Blog4 February 2026

Making Tax Digital for Income Tax

LITRG publishes free Making Tax Digital Information Hub

Blog2 December 2025

Advisory fuel rates for company cars updated (01/12/2025)

Advisory fuel rates for company cars have been updated for mileage after 1st March 2026

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Blog14 November 2024

HMRC warns landlords to disclose earnings

HMRC reminds landlords that if they receive rental income it must be reported to HMRC and any income tax paid.

Blog16 October 2026

Farmers reducing investment to mitigate IHT

Nearly 90% of rural businesses have paused investment, a survey by the Country Land and Business Association (CLA) reveals

Blog5 August 2026

800,000 self-employed individuals could have gaps in their NI record

HMRC will write to nearly 800,000 taxpayers who could have gaps in their National Insurance (NI) record.

Blog2 March 2026

Advisory fuel rates for company cars updated (01/03/2026)

Advisory fuel rates for company cars have been updated for mileage after 1st March 2026

Blog15 December 2025

Most sole traders are not ready MTD changes

Many sole traders and landlords are not yet ready for Making Tax Digital

Blog6 November 2025

Macmillan Coffee Morning

Macmillan Coffee Morning Event Details

Blog11 November 2024

Almost half of UK adults have not written a will

Almost half of UK adults have not written a will according to research completed by Canada Life

Blog16 October 2026

Real-time fuel prices now on Google Maps

From 8 October, near real-time petrol and diesel prices will be included on Google Maps

Blog26 June 2026

Phased rollout of payrolling for employee benefits a ‘welcome step’

The decision to phase in the mandatory payrolling of benefits in kind is a ‘welcome step’ says the Association of Taxation Technicians (AT

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Blog13 February 2026

HMRC urges young people to claim Child Trust Funds

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Blog10 December 2025

COVID Fraud cost UK taxpayer £10.9bn

Covid fraud cost UK taxpayers £1.9 billion due to lack of safeguards

Blog6 August 2025

Companies House Identity Verification: Essential Guidance for Directors and PSCs

From 18th November 2025, all directors will require to verify their ID with Companies House. Find out more here

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Blog8 November 2024

Employer NICs rise may have unforeseen consequences

Employer NICs rise may have unforeseen consequences as businesses may change recruitment plans or reconsider wage increases to counter the increase cost.

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