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New tax year – What is changing?

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The new tax year is just a few weeks away, starting on 6 April, so allow us to refresh your memory of the key changes in store for 2026/27. Personal tax The Government has decided to continue the Income Tax threshold freeze until at least April 2031, while keeping the tax-free personal allowance at £12,570. […]

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The Surrey Probate Practice Shortlisted for Specialist Probate Provider of the Year 2026

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We are thrilled to announce that The Surrey Probate Practice Ltd has been officially shortlisted for ‘Specialist Probate Provider of the Year’ at this year’s Probate Industry Awards. The Probate Industry Awards are affectionately known as ‘The Probies’ and are dedicated to recognising the elite professionals in the probate industry who provide essential support to […]

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Spring forecast

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During a week dominated by news of the Middle East conflict, on 3 March 2026, Chancellor Rachel Reeves presented the Spring Forecast to Parliament. The Chancellor told MPs she had “restored economic stability” as she presented the Office for Budget Responsibility’s (OBR’s) economic forecasts. The Chancellor focused on how the government’s policies are delivering economic […]

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Overpayment relief from HMRC

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If you have paid too much tax, perhaps because you made an error on a return, or because you believe a sum determined by HMRC as being due is incorrect, there is a general rule that a refund cannot be claimed more than 4 years after the end of the relevant tax year. For example, […]

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Advisory fuel rates for company cars

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HMRC have published new advisory fuel rates from 1 March 2026. These are the suggested reimbursement rates for employees’ private mileage using their company car. Where the employer does not pay for any fuel for the company car, these are the amounts that can be reimbursed in respect of business journeys without the amount being […]