Quick Reads

Interesting quick insights, key numbers, and useful updates for when you're short on time.

Wage costs are rising: can EMI share options help you keep key staff?

More businesses now qualify for EMI share options. See how they can help you recruit and keep key staff as the National Living Wage and payroll costs rise.

Bridging the Divide

Around 400 clients, referrers and professional contacts joined Price Bailey at the IET in London on 30 September 2026 for Bridging the Divide.

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What does good internal audit look like in housing?

The most effective internal audit functions deliver insight, challenge and practical recommendations that help organisations strengthen governance. Find out more here...

HMRC is increasing National Minimum Wage compliance checks: What employers need to know

HMRC is increasing its focus on National Minimum Wage compliance. We outline the working practices and payroll processes under scrutiny, common areas of risk and the steps employers should take to prepare

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Tribunal rejects £880,286 R&D claim for care home Covid-19 measures

Our experts unpack the tribunal's ruling and what it means for care providers relying on system uncertainty in R&D claims.

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HMRC consults on simplifying treaty relief for overseas interest payments

On 13 July 2026, HMRC launched a consultation seeking views on how the UK's treaty relief process for withholding tax on cross-border interest payments could be simplified.

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Colchester Institute and VAT: What academy trusts need to know

Our experts highlight what academy trusts should understand about the Colchester Institute VAT decision and its potential impact on funding, VAT recovery and capital projects.

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Upper Tribunal confirms clear aligners are standard rated for VAT

Clear aligner VAT ruling: what the decision means for dental practices, orthodontic businesses and wider VAT treatment.

Multicultural children learn about going green while colouring eco-friendly concepts around a drawing of Earth.

Low cost sustainability wins for schools

Implementing low-cost sustainability actions can deliver immediate financial benefits for your academy trust.

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VAT Capital Goods Scheme: what the new changes mean for businesses

HMRC has confirmed changes to the VAT Capital Goods Scheme from July 2026, including a higher property threshold and the removal of computer equipment from the rules. Here’s what businesses need to know.

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How can academy trusts strengthen digital resilience?

Read our Quick Read to find out how your academy trust can strengthen digital resilience in just 4 weeks...

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How to evidence effective governance in board minutes

This Quick Read explains what effective challenge looks like in practice and how academy trustees can demonstrate it confidently and constructively.

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