April 22, 2026
CBAM Rules: What Importers Need to Know
The government has published further draft legislation on the UK’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). This will have consequences for importers bringing certain carbon-intensive goods into the UK.
April 20, 2026
New “Right to Try” Legislation Removes a Key Barrier to Work for Disabled People
At the end of April 2026, new legislation will come into force designed to address the fear of losing benefits support if a new job does not work out.
January 21, 2026
UK Economy on the Mend, Says IMF - But Bumps in the Road Remain
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board has concluded its 2025 Article IV Consultation assessing that the UK economy is recovering, with modest growth expected this year and stronger momentum building into 2026.
January 21, 2026
Revived Pensions Commission Aims to Secure Better Retirements
The government has announced the revival of the Pensions Commission, twenty years after it helped bring in automatic enrolment. Its goal is to stop future pensioners from being worse off than those retiring today.
January 21, 2026
Government Borrowing Jumps – Are Tax Rises on the Way This Autumn?
UK government borrowing was £20.7 billion for June, according to new figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) - an increase of £6.6 billion compared to the same month last year.
January 21, 2026
HMRC Releases Transformation Roadmap
On 21 July 2025, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) announced its Transformation Roadmap – a plan to modernise the UK’s tax and customs systems by 2030.
January 21, 2026
Smoother UK Trading Ahead: Reforms to Internal Market Act Planned
New government reforms to the UK Internal Market Act aim to make it easier for businesses to trade across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland - with less friction and more certainty.
January 21, 2026
Are You Making Use of the Employment Allowance?
The Tax Faculty of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) is encouraging employers to take a fresh look at the Employment Allowance. If you have a payroll and are not already claiming this allowance, it could reduce your employer national insurance contributions (NICs) by up to £10,500 for the 2025/26 tax year.
January 21, 2026
UK Economy: Growth Falters, Inflation Rises – Practical Takeaways for Business Owners
Business owners across the UK are facing an increasingly complex economic picture. Inflation has crept up again and recent figures show the economy has contracted for two months in a row. So, what’s really going on - and what should you be doing as a business owner?
January 21, 2026
Pension Reforms: What Can You Do to Prepare?
The Government's new Pension Schemes Bill, currently before Parliament, introduces wide-reaching reforms aimed at improving outcomes for pension savers. These changes will not only affect how pensions are administered but also impact scheme selection, cost management, and employee engagement over the long term.
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Making Tax Digital for Income Tax
From 6 April 2026, the major change under Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax Self-Assessment (MTD for ITSA) comes into effect in the UK. This is a significant update to how certain self-employed individuals and landlords report their income to HMRC.
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