Business News

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

17 July 2026

Should I gift a lump sum from my pension to family? Understanding the Inheritance Tax implications

You are likely aware of the upcoming inclusion of unspent pension pots for Inheritance Tax (IHT) calculations from 6 April 2027. This has sparked a wave

17 July 2026

Mixed picture for UK mergers and acquisitions– Where do the opportunities lie?

Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) are a core part of business growth and resilience. Done well, the acquiring business benefits from a new market and the other