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24 Jul 25

VAT relief for the disabled

VAT relief is available on goods and services for people with long-term illnesses or disabilities. There are special VAT reliefs available for certain people living with

24 Jul 25

Current Inheritance Tax thresholds

Married couples can pass on up to £1 million tax-free if they plan their estates carefully. The Inheritance Tax (IHT) nil-rate band is currently £325,000. This means there is

23 Jul 25

An employee’s emergency contact details are strictly private

A recent ruling affirms that an employer is directly liable for the unauthorised disclosure of an employee's private information. An employee worked at a JD Wetherspoon pub for

21 Jul 25

Big cuts to electricity network costs for heavy industries

The UK Government has unveiled a landmark plan to reduce electricity network charges for the country’s most energy intensive industries, such as steel, ceramics, glass and

21 Jul 25

UK Export Finance: Empowering UK Businesses to Go Global

UK Export Finance (UKEF) is the UK’s export credit agency and government-backed financier. Its mission is to ensure that no viable UK export fails simply due to lack of funding or

17 Jul 25

Double Tax Conventions and IHT

Double tax on estates can still hit families hard, even with treaties in place. When someone dies with ties to more than one country, their estate may face inheritance tax in both

17 Jul 25

New requirements for Overseas Entities

Overseas property owners must now report earlier ownership changes or risk penalties from 31 July 2025. Under new rules introduced by the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency

17 Jul 25

Higher penalties for MTD filers

Making Tax Digital for Income Tax will become mandatory in phases from April 2026. If you are self-employed or a landlord earning over £50,000 you need to start preparing to submit

17 Jul 25

Applying for a National Insurance number

Working or claiming benefits in the UK? You may need to apply for a National Insurance number first. If you do not already have one, your NI number is essential for tracking tax,

17 Jul 25

Helping family or friends with their tax

Need to help a relative or friend with tax? HMRC’s Trusted Helper service makes it quick and easy to support someone online. Whether it is checking Income Tax, updating their

Year: 2025

VAT relief for the disabled

Current Inheritance Tax thresholds

An employee’s emergency contact details are strictly private

Big cuts to electricity network costs for heavy industries

UK Export Finance: Empowering UK Businesses to Go Global

Double Tax Conventions and IHT

New requirements for Overseas Entities

Higher penalties for MTD filers

Applying for a National Insurance number

Helping family or friends with their tax

Definition of a building sub-contractor

VAT – digital record keeping

Trusts and Income Tax

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