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Name: Swindells Chartered Accountants
Address: Wilson House, 48 Brooklyn Road, Seaford, East Sussex, BN25 2DX
Price range: ££

Making Tax Digital for Income Tax

Making Tax Digital for Income Tax (MTD) is a new way for sole traders and landlords to report their income and expenses to HMRC. From 6 April 2026 sole traders and landlords must use it if their total annual income, not profit from self employment and property is over £50,000.  You, or your agent if you […]

How SMEs can use AI more proactively in 2026

Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer just a tool for large corporations. In 2026, SMEs have more access than ever to affordable, practical AI solutions that can improve efficiency, reduce costs and support growth. The challenge isn’t access — it’s knowing where to start and how to use it effectively. For many businesses AI is […]

Statutory Sick Pay changes from April 2026 – payroll updates

From 6 April 2026, important changes to Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) came into effect, impacting both employers and employees. While businesses will need to make some practical adjustments, the reforms also present an opportunity to improve absence management, support employee wellbeing, and create a more inclusive workplace culture. What has changed? The key updates to […]

Rising energy costs – how businesses can take control

Energy costs continue to be a significant concern for UK businesses, with many still feeling the impact of recent price volatility. While wholesale prices have eased slightly from previous highs, costs remain high compared to historic levels and uncertainty around global supply continues to create pressure. For many SMEs, managing energy costs is now a […]

Summer 2026 VAT cut – what families and businesses need to know

Families planning days out this summer could benefit from some welcome savings following the government’s announcement of a temporary VAT reduction on selected leisure activities and children’s meals. Between 25 June and 1 September 2026, VAT on a defined range of family attractions, children’s admission tickets and children’s restaurant meals will be reduced from 20% […]

June downloadable guides

Our monthly downloadable guides for you to tread at your leisure.