2025 - Page 6 of 21

28 Apr 25

Access to Funding and Credit

For many small business owners, getting access to funding feels like trying to squeeze water from a stone. Traditional banks have always been a bit cautious when it comes to

28 Apr 25

Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity might sound like something only big corporations need to worry about, but in truth, small businesses are increasingly in the firing line. In fact, many cyber

24 Apr 25

More in line for savings boost

From April 2025, more low-income workers on Universal Credit can join Help to Save. Save up to £50/month and get a 50% bonus - up to £1,200 over 4 years. A simple way to build your

24 Apr 25

Have you set up your Personal Tax Account yet?

Skip the phone queues. Your Personal Tax Account lets you manage everything from tax codes to refunds online. Quick, secure, and all in one place. If you haven’t signed up yet,

24 Apr 25

Less than a year before MTD for Income Tax starts

MTD for Income Tax kicks off in April 2026 for those earning over £50k. Digital records, quarterly updates, and tougher penalties are on the way. If this affects you, it’s time to

24 Apr 25

Repeal of furnished holiday lets regime

From April 2025, holiday lets lose their special tax treatment. Landlords must prepare for new Income, Capital Gains, and Corporation Tax rules. Here's what’s changing. The repeal

24 Apr 25

VAT Road Fuel Scale Charges

The new VAT road fuel scale charges applicable from 1 May 2025 to 30 April 2026 have been published. The changes amend the VAT scale charges for taxing private use of road fuel to

24 Apr 25

Reminder of Employer NIC changes from April 25

A reminder that increases to the rate of National Insurance contributions (NICs) that are paid by employers came into effect on 6 April 2025. The main rate of secondary Class 1

23 Apr 25

The innocent touch – where a lack of clear guidelines and policies makes a dismissal more likely to be unfair

A school inspector dismissed for brushing water off a pupil’s head won his unfair dismissal claim against OFSTED. Mr. Hewston worked as a Social Care Regulatory Inspector and, on

16 Apr 25

Tax and employee suggestion schemes

Have you set up a suggestion scheme for ideas that could save or earn you money? Employee suggestion schemes can offer up to £5,000 tax-free for valuable input — and even £25

Year: 2025

Access to Funding and Credit

Cybersecurity

More in line for savings boost

Have you set up your Personal Tax Account yet?

Less than a year before MTD for Income Tax starts

Repeal of furnished holiday lets regime

VAT Road Fuel Scale Charges

Reminder of Employer NIC changes from April 25

The innocent touch – where a lack of clear guidelines and policies makes a dismissal more likely to be unfair

Tax and employee suggestion schemes

VAT exempt supplies

Claiming tax relief on pension contributions

Tax write-offs for an electric car with zero emissions

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