UK SMEs pause investments as Spring Statement looms
Budget 2025

UK SMEs pause investments as Spring Statement looms

1y Marina Mouka

UK SMEs pause investments as Spring Statement loom...

Business confidence remains high, but uncertainty stalls capital spending Read More...

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ICAEW marks 10 years of MTD with fresh concerns
HMRC

ICAEW marks 10 years of MTD with fresh concerns

1y Accountancy Age

ICAEW marks 10 years of MTD with fresh concerns

ICAEW warns that 10 years after its launch, MTD still brings high costs and complexity, urging taxpayers to prepare for the 2026 rollout. Read More...

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Business tax reforms from 6 April – Higher NICs, FHL changes & more
Budget 2025

Business tax reforms from 6 April – Higher NICs, FHL changes & more

1y Accountancy Age

Business tax reforms from 6 April – Higher NICs, F...

Businesses across the UK should prepare for several significant tax changes coming into effect from 6 April 2025, according to the ICAEW. While some o...

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The online accounts and Company Tax Return system to shut down in 2026
Companies House

The online accounts and Company Tax Return system to shut down in 2026

1y Accountancy Age

The online accounts and Company Tax Return system ...

Businesses that have relied on the joint online filing service for Company Tax Returns and accounts submissions will need to find alternative solution...

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What to expect from the Chancellor’s Spring Statement
Budget

What to expect from the Chancellor’s Spring Statement

1y Marina Mouka

What to expect from the Chancellor’s Spring Statem...

The UK’s first Spring Statement under Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set for 26 March, but those expecting headline-grabbing tax and spending announcemen...

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IR35 reforms spark £4.2bn tax windfall
HMRC

IR35 reforms spark £4.2bn tax windfall

1y Accountancy Age

IR35 reforms spark £4.2bn tax windfall

HMRC’s enforcement of IR35 off-payroll working rules has generated an extra £4.2bn in tax over the past four years, affecting approximately 120,000 co...

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The fiscal case for gender-responsive budgeting
ACCA

The fiscal case for gender-responsive budgeting

1y Marina Mouka

The fiscal case for gender-responsive budgeting

How targeted budgeting reforms can unlock economic growth and reduce gender disparities Read More...

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Tax hikes drive UK businesses to bet on AI over new hires
AI in Accounting

Tax hikes drive UK businesses to bet on AI over new hires

1y Accountancy Age

Tax hikes drive UK businesses to bet on AI over ne...

As the UK gears up for increases in National Insurance and the minimum wage this April, businesses are reassessing their workforce strategies. Faced w...

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HMRC’s RTI system is failing UK employers, study finds
Accounting Standards

HMRC’s RTI system is failing UK employers, study finds

1y Marina Mouka

HMRC’s RTI system is failing UK employers, study f...

For over a decade, HMRC’s Real-Time Information (RTI) system has been the backbone of payroll reporting in the UK. Introduced with the promise of impr...

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5 tax lessons for SMEs on Brexit’s 5th anniversary
Brexit & Economy

5 tax lessons for SMEs on Brexit’s 5th anniversary

1y Adam Owens, Partner for Tax Advisory at Xeinadin

5 tax lessons for SMEs on Brexit’s 5th anniversary

Five years on from Brexit, small and medium-sized businesses continue to face challenges from its tax and trade implications. It was hugely divisive, ...

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UK finance has lost 10,000 firms since 2020, study shows
Brexit & Economy

UK finance has lost 10,000 firms since 2020, study shows

1y Accountancy Age

UK finance has lost 10,000 firms since 2020, study...

The UK’s financial sector has contracted significantly since 2020, with nearly 10,000 firms disappearing in just four years, according to new data fro...

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UK drops tax crackdown on private equity and accountancies
HMRC

UK drops tax crackdown on private equity and accountancies

1y Accountancy Age

UK drops tax crackdown on private equity and accou...

The UK’s tax authority, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC), has abandoned plans to alter the tax treatment of members within limited liability part...

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UK government consultation sparks debate on e-invoicing adoption
HMRC

UK government consultation sparks debate on e-invoicing adoption

1y Marina Mouka

UK government consultation sparks debate on e-invo...

The UK government has launched a consultation to explore the wider adoption of electronic invoicing (e-invoicing) in business transactions, a move tha...

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Bank of England cuts interest rates, again
Corporate Finance

Bank of England cuts interest rates, again

1y Accountancy Age

Bank of England cuts interest rates, again

The Bank of England (BoE) has reduced its key interest rate from 4.75% to 4.5% in a move aimed at supporting the UK’s slowing economy, marking its thi...

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When banks fail, businesses pay—The Barclays outage lesson
Business Regulation

When banks fail, businesses pay—The Barclays outage lesson

1y Marina Mouka

When banks fail, businesses pay—The Barclays outag...

On Friday, January 31, 2025, Barclays experienced a significant IT outage that disrupted various banking services, including online and mobile banking...

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The UK economy in 2025: Resilient or running on empty?
2025 Predictions

The UK economy in 2025: Resilient or running on empty?

1y Marina Mouka

The UK economy in 2025: Resilient or running on em...

The UK has entered 2025 at a crossroads. While global growth is set to continue at a modest pace, Britain faces a far more delicate balancing act. Wit...

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The £140 billion debt crisis threatening UK council budgets
Economy

The £140 billion debt crisis threatening UK council budgets

1y Marina Mouka

The £140 billion debt crisis threatening UK counci...

Local councils across the UK are facing a fiscal crisis, with some proposing sharp council tax hikes to tackle mounting debt and budget shortfalls. Ei...

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The hidden struggles of UK SMEs during tax season
HMRC

The hidden struggles of UK SMEs during tax season

1y Marina Mouka

The hidden struggles of UK SMEs during tax season

The end of January looms large for small business owners across the UK. It’s a time marked by long hours, frazzled nerves, and a desperate hunt for mi...

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UK SME confidence reaches historic low, ACCA says
ACCA

UK SME confidence reaches historic low, ACCA says

1y Accountancy Age

UK SME confidence reaches historic low, ACCA says

The fall in confidence comes following the announcement of large tax rises for UK employers in the recent Autumn Budget Read More...

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HMRC releases updated guidance for Making Tax Digital testers
HMRC

HMRC releases updated guidance for Making Tax Digital testers

1y Accountancy Age

HMRC releases updated guidance for Making Tax Digi...

HMRC has issued new guidance aimed at taxpayers participating in the Making Tax Digital for Income Tax (MTD IT) testing programme. The update provides...

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UK borrowing costs hit 16-year high as pound slumps
Budget

UK borrowing costs hit 16-year high as pound slumps

1y Accountancy Age

UK borrowing costs hit 16-year high as pound slump...

Accountants urged to monitor fiscal impact amid rising debt concerns Read More...

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2025: Can accountants turn the tide on trust and growth?
2025 Predictions

2025: Can accountants turn the tide on trust and growth?

1y Accountancy Age

2025: Can accountants turn the tide on trust and g...

As 2025 dawns, accountants find themselves at the heart of an economy still navigating the aftershocks of a global pandemic, seismic political shifts,...

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A £1.13bn problem: HMRC’s crackdown on R&D tax errors
Corporate Tax

A £1.13bn problem: HMRC’s crackdown on R&D tax errors

1y Accountancy Age

A £1.13bn problem: HMRC’s crackdown on R&D tax err...

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has launched a voluntary disclosure initiative aimed at companies that have overclaimed research and development (R&am...

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AI, sustainability and regulatory push set to transform Pharma in 2025
Budget 2024

AI, sustainability and regulatory push set to transform Pharma in 2025

1y Nigel Layton, Partner, Global Head of Pharma and Life Sciences at Forvis Mazars

AI, sustainability and regulatory push set to tran...

The pharma and life sciences industry faces a dynamic year ahead, driven by AI, sustainability, and evolving regulations. Stricter ESG reporting and ...

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Sector Spotlight: What does the Budget mean for the life sciences sector in 2025?
Budget 2024

Sector Spotlight: What does the Budget mean for the life sciences sector in...

2y Nigel Layton Partner, Head of Pharma & Life Sciences at Forvis Mazars

Sector Spotlight: What does the Budget mean for th...

As we step into 2025, the effects of the Autumn Budget 2024 will start to take shape, leaving businesses in the Pharma and Life Sciences sector grappl...

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UK Government announces permanent business rates cut for highstreet
Budget

UK Government announces permanent business rates cut for highstreet

2y Accountancy Age

UK Government announces permanent business rates c...

To fund this sustainably, the top one percent of high-value properties, such as large warehouses used by online giants will be asked to pay more to su...

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Why are only 20% of businesses prepared for climate-related disasters?
Business

Why are only 20% of businesses prepared for climate-related disasters?

2y Accountancy Age

Why are only 20% of businesses prepared for climat...

A new report from the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) has revealed a concerning lack of preparedness among businesses and organi...

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