Business News

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

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

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

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

14 September 2026

Inflation increases to a four-month high – How will businesses be impacted?

The rate of inflation has hit 2.9 per cent in July 2026, up from 2.6 per cent in June, according to the latest data that has

14 September 2026

Sequencing short-term finance effectively is vital for avoiding the interest trap

For many businesses, short-term finance can provide an essential lifeline when cash flow becomes tight. Whether a business needs support covering a gap between paying suppliers

31 July 2026

Save the date for an elegant evening of entertainment and fundraising

The Surrey Probate Practice is delighted to sponsor The Purple Ball this year and invites you to join them on Saturday, 14th November 2026.

17 July 2026

Treasury finally confirms a 22 per cent tax on cash interest on Stocks and Shares ISAs

In a shocking turn of events, Rachel Reeves has confirmed the ISA tax that the Treasury previously deemed ‘nonsense’. From April 2027, savers could face a

17 July 2026

Less than a month left until the MTD reporting deadline, are you ready?

The first official deadline for Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax is 7 August 2026. By this point, if you are a sole trader or

17 July 2026

Small businesses to face new Companies House account filing rules from April 2028

After months of delays, the Government has finally confirmed how the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (EECTA) will change the way small businesses report

17 July 2026

Benefits in Kind reporting is changing…again

The Government has revised its plans for mandatory payrolling of Benefits in Kind (BiK), introducing a phased approach that splits the rollout across two years. The

17 July 2026

Employee Ownership Trusts – What business owners need to know

With more than 2,400 businesses now operating through an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) structure, this has become a mainstream option for business owners thinking about succession