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Autumn Financial Health Check – 7 things every business should review before year end

As we move into the final months of the year, October is a good opportunity for business owners to take stock of their finances. A simple financial health check now can highlight potential problems, identify opportunities and give you time to make informed decisions before the year ends. Here are seven areas worth reviewing: 1. […]

Autumn Budget 2026 – what could it mean for your business?

The Autumn Budget will take place on Wednesday 28 October 2026, giving businesses another important date for the diary. While we won’t know exactly what the Chancellor will announce until budget day, businesses can start preparing by considering which areas could have the greatest impact on their finances, investment plans and future growth. Business costs […]

The electricity VAT cut for charities

The government recently announced that VAT on domestic electricity bills will be reduced from 5% to 0% from 1 October 2026. While much of the attention has focused on households, the changes also include an important benefit for many charities. How will charities benefit? The government has confirmed that the zero rate is not limited […]

Phased Introduction of benefits in kind payrolling

HMRC has confirmed that the mandatory payrolling of Benefits in Kind (BiKs) will now be introduced in phases, rather than applying to all taxable benefits from a single start date. While this gives employers additional time to prepare, businesses will need to manage both payroll reporting and traditional P11D reporting during the transition. What are […]

HMRC tightens crypto tax rules – what UK investors need to know

HMRC is significantly increasing its scrutiny of crypto assets with new reporting rules designed to improve tax compliance. If you own, trade or receive cryptocurrency, it’s important to understand what is changing and what you need to do. New reporting rules from January 2026 From 1 January 2026 UK based crypto exchanges, wallet providers and […]

October downloadable guides

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