Business News

16 September 2025

Could your latest LinkedIn post expose you to tax penalties?

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has confirmed it uses AI to scan social media posts as part of criminal investigations into suspected tax and benefits fraud.

16 September 2025

Identity verification deadline confirmed – Are you prepared?

After months of uncertainty, Companies House has set the identity-verification deadline as 18 November 2025. From that date, all new company directors and People with Significant

19 August 2025

A clearer picture of Companies House reform – Making sense of what is and isn’t coming

It can be confusing trying to keep pace with the changes to Companies House since the introduction of the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023

19 August 2025

The Employment Rights Bill – Why it matters for your future finances and success

The Employment Rights Bill looks set to come into law by the end of the year. Now is the time for any business that hires staff

19 August 2025

Wage growth slows and unemployment rises – What this may mean for your business in months to come

The UK unemployment rate has increased to 4.7 per cent from March to May 2025, while the annual growth in employees' average earnings has slowed to

19 August 2025

Unlocking growth: Grant funding

Grants are available to businesses in a wide variety of sectors, but unfortunately, too many businesses miss out on this vital form of funding. An overreliance

19 August 2025

Should I be worrying about the size of my pension? IHT reform raises questions about this tax-efficient investment

For a long time, pensions have offered a tax-efficient way to pass on wealth to the next generation. Under current rules, most defined-contribution pensions sit outside

19 August 2025

How can AI deliver unexpected savings within your business?

Many business owners assume artificial intelligence (AI) is only relevant for large corporations. However, modern tools are already helping smaller firms reduce costs in subtle but

19 August 2025

The cybercriminals are coming – Is your business ready?

In today’s interconnected world, cyber‑risk has gone from a simple technical concern to an existential threat for businesses. Every business should be preparing itself to defend

28 July 2025

Upcoming changes to UK audit thresholds: What businesses need to know

Since 6 April 2025, the UK Government has increased audit thresholds, reducing compliance burdens for many businesses.

18 July 2025

Mind the (tax) gap – Why HMRC may have SMEs in its sights

The tax gap, the difference between the amount of tax owed and collected, has long been a thorn in HM Revenue and Customs’ (HMRC’s) side. HMRC

18 July 2025

Are your systems ready for MTD? Five things to check as the clock ticks down

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is working to enhance compliance and improve efficiency with tax filings by implementing Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax. However,