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ISA shakeup planned

HMRC has confirmed new rules for Individual Savings Accounts (ISAs) that will take effect on 6 April 2027, affecting those under the age ...

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Reporting changes on horizon

Companies House has announced that the implementation date for the new accounts filing requirements have been pushed back from 1 April 20...

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MTD for ITSA goes live

After several years of delays, Making Tax Digital (MTD) for ITSA (Income Tax Self Assessment) officially launched on 6 April this year.

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Changes planned for self-assessment payments

Big changes are on the horizon for self-assessment. HMRC has launched a new consultation on ‘timely payments’, detailing plans that could...

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Why AI can’t replace real professional advisers

If you read the business headlines today, you could be forgiven for thinking that traditional professional services are about to be repla...

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Swindon breakfast, 13th October 2026

Come along to our free networking breakfast on Tuesday 13th October 2026. Time: 7.30-9am Venue: Vicarage...

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Cheltenham breakfast, 8th September 2026

Come along to our free networking breakfast in Cheltenham on Tuesday 8th September 2026. Time: 9-10.30am Venue:...

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VAT Flat Rate Scheme

For many small business owners, VAT can feel like one of the more complicated aspects of running a business. Between tracking sales, reco...

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VAT drop for Summer 2026

The Government’s Great British Summer Savings scheme introduces a temporary tax reduction designed to lower costs for households over the...

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Conveyancing Paralegal

We have a superb opening for an ambitious, self-driven individual to join our growing Legal team as a conveyancing paralegal in a modern,...

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Landlord tax rules for rental sales

The UK property market is undergoing one of its most significant shifts in a generation. With the first major phase of the Renters’ Right...

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Cheltenham breakfast, 14th July

Come along to our free networking breakfast in Cheltenham on Tuesday 14th July 2026.

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