Quick Reads

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

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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.

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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.

How can internal audit add greater value for housing associations?

Housing associations are operating in an increasingly challenging environment. How can internal audit add greater value for them?

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Foreign permanent establishment exemption to become mandatory from 2027

Find out what this means and what's changing in our Quick Read...

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What the R&D tax relief advance assurance pilot means for SMEs

HMRC’s new R&D tax relief advance assurance pilot could give SMEs earlier clarity on complex claims: here’s what businesses need to know.

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Summer VAT reduction for children’s activities

A reduced VAT rate is being introduced for certain children’s activities and supplies this summer, raising a number of practical questions for affected businesses.

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