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Optimum: LIVE! Episode 24 – Christmas Musing...

In this festive edition of Optimum: LIVE!, Chris Dawes of Visual PR Productions is joined by Optimum Professional Services' Michael Blake...

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Optimum: LIVE Episode 23 | The Autumn Budget 2025 ...

The latest budget has introduced many changes. You can find out more here by watching our Optimum Live special or reading our summary.

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Don’t get caught out by VAT threshold

The VAT threshold rose last year, but not by inflation, and there are still concerns business could get caught out.

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Who pays Stamp Duty Land Tax and how much is levied?

While we await news of changes in the Budget to Stamp Duty Land Tax – if, indeed, any changes are made – here is a rundown on the current...

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Update on Winter Fuel Payments

From winter 2025, the eligibility criteria for Winter Fuel Payments in England, Wales and Northern Ireland,...

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Moving house or business?

Are you looking to move home or business before the end of the year? Here are 6 conveyancing pitfalls to avoid

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Optimum: LIVE Episode 22 – MTD for ITSA – Wh...

Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self-Assessment is coming - find out what it means for you, if you have earnings outside of PAYE.

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How Much Can You Earn Tax-Free in the UK?

We take a look at one of the most common questions asked by individuals and business owners: How much money can I earn without paying tax?

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Swindon breakfast, 9th December 2025

Come along to our free networking breakfast on Tuesday 9th December 2025. Time: 7.30-9am Venue: Vicarage...

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Cheltenham breakfast -11th November 2025

Come along to our free networking breakfast at The Site in Cheltenham on November 11th - meet and mingle with fellow business owners.

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HICBC system changes

HMRC has reformed the process for repaying the High Income Child Benefit Charge (HICBC), introducing a new, simplified system.

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QIPS regime explained

Economic changes and business growth means more growing companies could be subject to the QIPs regime for Corporation Tax

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