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Bridging the Divide

Our research highlights the disconnect between UK Business Leaders and MPs on tax and policy reform. See how priorities vary across regions and what it means for business.

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Understanding the Neonatal Care (Leave and Pay) Act

The Neonatal Care (Leave and Pay) Act introduces new rights for employees whose children require neonatal care. It provides up to 12 weeks of Neonatal Care Leave (NCL) and Statutory Neonatal Care Pay (SNCP) to support parents facing extended hospital stays for their newborns. Read more here...

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How Schools Meet Digital and Technology Standards in the UK

As schools become increasingly reliant on technology for teaching, administration, and safeguarding, ensuring digital and technology standards are met is more important than ever.

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DEFRA grant funding announcements

Recently, DEFRA confirmed that several grant funds will re-open in the coming weeks, providing financial support for farmers and estates. These grants are designed to help improve productivity, sustainability, and innovation across the sector.  However, this has been somewhat overshadowed by the closure of the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) scheme, stopping payments with immediate effect. Find out more here...

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Investing in gold and jewellery

Whether you are acquiring gold bullion, coins, or fine jewellery, understanding the tax implications in the UK is essential for making informed financial decisions. Read more here...

Corporate fraud liability in the UK and how responsibility is changing

Fraud needs incentive, opportunity and rationalisation to happen. Employers have the ability to stop opportunity through effective controls. We outline this in greater detail.

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Upper Tribunal overturns FTT decision on Sonder Europe Ltd and TOMS

Want to know more about the Tour Operators Margin Scheme? Read more here following a recent case featuring Sonder Europe Ltd.

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Director's loan interest and how it could reduce your tax bill

Charging interest on director’s loans can be a tax‐effective method for extracting funds from a limited company, and should be considered alongside salary, rent and dividends. When structured correctly, it can significantly boost tax efficiency. Find out more here...

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Changes to the EU rules for VAT on virtual events

From 1 January 2025 the EU has changed its VAT regulations concerning virtual events and live-streamed services. This change primarily affects business-to-consumer (B2C) transactions, altering the "place of supply" rules to ensure VAT is applied where the consumer resides, rather than where the supplier is based or where the event originates. Find out more here...

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Tax considerations for business owners 2025/2026

This year brings tax changes that will fundamentally reshape the landscape of UK business. From rising National Insurance contributions to adjustments in Capital Gains and Inheritance Tax, the “tough choices” that Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced in her Autumn Budget are set to redefine how many companies manage their tax liabilities. In this article, Parry Jackson and Lewis Ratcliffe, Partners in our Business team, outline the key changes you need to know for 2025/2026.

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What goodwill can be valued as part of a Purchase Price Allocation (PPA)?

When acquiring a business, understanding and accurately valuing its assets is extremely important. Purchase Price Allocation (PPA) helps to break down the purchase price and attributes values to specific tangible and intangible assets.

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Academy Trusts: What information needs to be published on the academy website?

We often find during our year end statutory audit work, that academy trusts fail to meet all the required ‘musts’ especially in relation to governance and financial information. Find out more here...

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