Business News

28 October 2026
Autumn Budget 2026
The 12 months since the last Budget was delivered have seen significant change. A more challenging global macroeconomic outlook, yet more inflationary pressures and, perhaps least
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15 October 2026
IHT pension reforms now only half a year away
We are now just over six months away from the long-anticipated reforms to Inheritance Tax (IHT), which will see unspent pensions included within a person’s estate
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15 October 2026
Demystifying the changes to Benefits in Kind from 2027
Reforms to the Benefits in Kind (BIK) system have continued to change in recent years, as the Government prepares to roll out mandatory payrolling. From April
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15 October 2026
How is the mansion tax distorting the housing market?
The so-called mansion tax is already beginning to have an impact on the UK housing market, despite the surcharge not being due to come into effect
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15 October 2026
Medium-sized companies may qualify for audit exemption
The Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade (DBIST) initiated a ‘modernising corporate reporting’ consultation on 7 September 2026, which closes on 30 November 2026. Under
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15 October 2026
Borrowing amongst SMEs is on the rise – preparing your business for finance
According to UK Finance, gross lending to SMEs from the main high street banks reached £5.35 billion in the second quarter of 2026, the highest quarterly
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15 October 2026
Are your finances at risk of cyber-attack? Planning for the worst
According to the latest Hiscox Cyber Readiness Report, almost two in five small businesses in the UK suffered a successful cyber-attack in the last year, with
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30 September 2026
Join The Surrey Probate Practice at The Purple Ball 2026: Shades of Purple
The Surrey Probate Practice, this year's proud sponsor, alongside Topic of Cancer, invites you to the most glamorous night of the year. The Purple Ball 2026:
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14 September 2026
£4.4bn lost to the heat: Is your business ready for the next heatwave?
With temperatures breaking 30 degrees on multiple occasions in 2026, scorching heat is becoming the new normal. Consecutive heatwaves have wiped £4.4 billion from the UK
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14 September 2026
Apprenticeship funding has changed – What does this mean for your next hire?
New funding rules for apprenticeships have been introduced, impacting any apprenticeships starting after 1 August 2026. This could affect more employers than before as apprenticeships are
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14 September 2026
Reckless tax statements: How could an honest mistake become criminal?
In June 2026, the Government published a document to gather views on the introduction of a criminal offence for making reckless or untrue statements relating to
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14 September 2026
Gifting out of income – The overlooked way to reduce Inheritance Tax
For many people, giving financial support to family members is an important part of their financial planning. Whether it is helping children with pension contributions or
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