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Increase in approved mileage rates

Increase in approved mileage rates

The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves updated Parliament on 21 May 2026 on the Government’s economic response to the war in Iran and the wider measures being taken to support households and

New measures aimed at easing living costs

New measures aimed at easing living costs

The Government has announced a new package of measures designed to help households manage rising living costs during the summer months, as concerns continue over inflation, fuel prices and household

Tougher action on late payments

Tougher action on late payments

The Government has introduced a landmark new Bill aimed at tackling the growing problem of late payments to small businesses, with ministers describing the measures as the biggest crackdown in more

Landlord tax and National Insurance considerations

Landlord tax and National Insurance considerations

When renting out property, landlords may have both Income Tax and National Insurance considerations to consider. However, rental income is generally taxable.

For individuals, the first £1,000 of

VAT Cash Accounting

VAT Cash Accounting

The VAT Cash Accounting Scheme can help businesses improve cash flow by allowing VAT to be accounted for when customers actually pay invoices, rather than when invoices are issued. This can be

Can you claim Business Asset Disposal Relief

Can you claim Business Asset Disposal Relief

Business Asset Disposal Relief (BADR) applies to the sale of a business, shares in a trading company, or an individual’s interest in a trading partnership. When this relief is available, a reduced 18%

Verify your ID at Companies House

Verify your ID at Companies House

Identity verification requirements at Companies House became a legal requirement for directors and people with significant control (PSCs) from 18 November 2025. This date marked the start of a

Fiscal drag explained

Fiscal drag explained

The freezing of tax thresholds can result in a phenomenon commonly referred to as ‘fiscal drag’. This occurs when tax allowances and rate bands remain unchanged while wages and inflation increase. As

Making Tax Digital – which software to use

Making Tax Digital – which software to use

Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax is now in force for many self-employed individuals and landlords. Since 6 April 2026, taxpayers with qualifying business or property income exceeding £50,000

Can a tribunal be fair after all is long said and done?

Can a tribunal be fair after all is long said and done?

Employment disputes can drag on for years, which inevitably raises the question of how long is too long for a hearing to be deemed fair. Mr. Boateng was originally employed in January 2017 by a

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