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07 Aug 25

Bank Rate trimmed to 4%

The Bank of England has knocked the main interest rate down to 4% today, cutting it by a quarter‑point from 4.25%. It’s the fifth cut in a year and brings the rate to its lowest

07 Aug 25

HMRC to increase anti-money laundering fees

Fit and proper test fee to jump from £150 to £700 under HMRC’s proposed AML supervision changes Many businesses are monitored by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) or certain

04 Aug 25

Employing family members in your business

Many small business owners turn to family members when looking to fill roles in their team. It can seem like a natural choice, offering trust, loyalty, and a shared sense of

04 Aug 25

The value of retaining profits to support cash flow and growth

For small businesses and growing companies alike, one of the most reliable sources of funding is often the profits they generate. While it can be tempting to extract earnings in

31 Jul 25

Shared home ownership

Shared home ownership offers a more accessible route to owning a home for those who cannot afford the full deposit or mortgage on a property that suits their needs. Under this

31 Jul 25

New self-assessment services announced by HMRC

New digital services have been launched that aim to make filing and managing tax returns quicker and less stressful. These improvements are part of HMRC’s Transformation Roadmap,

31 Jul 25

Found objects and Capital Gains Tax

Items discovered lying on land or buried in the soil, such as antiques or historical objects, are treated as chattels for Capital Gains Tax (CGT) purposes. This remains true even

31 Jul 25

Estate valuation for IHT purposes

Before probate begins, you must estimate the estate's value to see if Inheritance Tax applies. This includes valuing the deceased person's money, property and belongings in order

31 Jul 25

Taxation of entertainment expenses

Many business gifts and hospitality costs are not tax-deductible under current rules. Entertainment expenses including providing hospitality and business gifts are common, but the

31 Jul 25

Making Tax Digital – important deadline dates

Making Tax Digital for Income Tax (MTD for IT) will become mandatory in phases from April 2026. If you are self-employed or a landlord earning over £50,000 you need to be prepared

Year: 2025

Bank Rate trimmed to 4%

HMRC to increase anti-money laundering fees

Employing family members in your business

The value of retaining profits to support cash flow and growth

Shared home ownership

New self-assessment services announced by HMRC

Found objects and Capital Gains Tax

Estate valuation for IHT purposes

Taxation of entertainment expenses

Making Tax Digital – important deadline dates

Unauthorised issue of a VAT invoice

Beware scams pretending to be HMRC

War Widows Recognition Payments Scheme

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