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You may have read our newswires, browsed the software market, done your level best to keep track of all the changes and delays, so hopefully, when Making Tax Digital for Income Tax (MTD for IT) rolls around in less than a year, you’ll be ready. That’s right: MTD for...

The current US-led trade wars feel like they have gone on far too long, involved far too many characters, and now make so little sense that it is easy to see why everyone is struggling to catch up. What do you mean the latest tariffs were only announced at the start...

It’s quite painful for me to talk about football these days, but our new shareholder does seem to be attracting attention with some cost-cutting. Whilst the feedback he’s received is often critical, it’s usually good business sense to cut waste as a way of improving...

Chancellor Rachel Reeves today delivered her Spring Statement, outlining the Labour Government’s economic priorities and reaffirming a commitment to fiscal discipline and long-term investment. Billed as the start of a “decade of national renewal,” the Statement...

The UK Business Confidence Survey 2024, conducted by Ripe Financial in partnership with the UK200Group, has provided fresh insights into the sentiment and challenges facing UK businesses as they navigate a complex economic landscape. The survey revealed that 30% of...

The end of another tax year is close by. So if you haven’t already considered reliefs, exemptions and tax efficient investments, now may be the time to do so, for example: Use your personal allowance of £12,750 against your income. Be mindful of not losing your...

2025 is now well underway and I am sure many of you began the year with clear resolutions about how you were going to reduce the amount you drink, start a new diet or go to the gym more often. I know it is cliché, but every year many of us start the new year with a...

With Christmas right around the corner, many of you might be looking into ways to spread the holiday cheer among your employees. Maybe you want to give a box of chocolates to your executive assistant or a bottle of wine to your line managers – small gestures that...

With the Autumn Budget so recently behind us, we know that this has been a challenging few weeks for business owners with a potential sale on the horizon. Although an increase in Capital Gains Tax (CGT) was no major surprise, changes to Business Asset Disposal Relief...

A new Government, a new Chancellor and a new approach to the UK’s fiscal policies. Rachel Reeves entered her first Budget with a strong message that her measures would lead to “an economy that is growing, creating wealth and opportunity for all”. To...

With the next Budget set for 30 October 2024, we know many of you are feeling anxious about what this could mean for your finances. With a new Labour Government and Chancellor Rachel Reeves taking charge, there's a lot of speculation about significant tax changes...

As the Autumn Budget approaches, many are wondering how potential changes could impact their personal finances. From Capital Gains Tax to pensions, the Budget may bring about changes in the way individuals manage their wealth and plan for the future. Let’s take a look...